Linn County News

Published July 11, 2018

Terry Glen Wallace, 57, of Mound City, Kan., died Thursday, June 28, 2018, at his home. Terry was born Dec. 27, 1960, to Vernon LeRoy “Doc” and Patricia Ann (Coffeen) Wallace. He graduated from Jayhawk-Linn High School in 1979 and attended college at Pittsburg State University. 

He married Patricia Susan Karns, and they had three children, Scott, Nicholas and Rebecca. They were divorced after 20 years of marriage.

Terry married Janice Mae Golden on Aug. 17, 2013, at Fort Scott. 

Terry was an excellent woodworker and worked in construction for a number of years. He was a hard worker who loved to be outside. He especially enjoyed working with his cattle.

Terry was preceded in death by his father Doc in 1996; his mother Pat on May 23, 2018; and one stepson, Aaron Alexander in 2003. 

Survivors include his wife Janice; two sons, Scott Wallace and wife Annie, and Nicholas Wallace and wife Mandy; one daughter, Rebecca Wallace-Antrim and husband Brian; one stepson, Shaun Alexander and wife Tiffany; one stepdaughter, Jennifer Alexander; two sisters, Vicky Snyder and Verna Staniec and husband David; and nine grandchildren.

Following Terry’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of Terry’s life was held on Saturday, July 7, in the 4-H Building on the Linn County Fairgrounds.

Contributions are suggested to the Terry Wallace Fund to assist with funeral expenses. Donations may be mailed to Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box J, Mound City, KS 66056. Online condolences may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com <http://www.schneiderfunerals.com>.

Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home & Crematory, Mound City Chapel.

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