Wallace Vis
Date of Death: Feb 09, 2017
1929 - 2017
Wallace Vis, 87, of Waupun, died Thursday, February 9, 2017 at Crossroads Care Center in Mayville.
Wally was born March 22, 1929 in Dodge County, WI the son of Henry and Hermina Ruesink Vis.
Wally enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in the Korean War and moved up the ranks and became a sergeant. Upon returning home he married Evelyn Dahlke on February 7, 1959. The couple resided and farmed in Waupun all their married lives. Wally took pride in his farming abilities. He was known for always having a smile on his face.
Wally is survived by eight children: Valerie (Dan) Dolgner of Waupun, Danny (Faye) Vis of New Richmond, Darrell (Brenda) Vis of Markesan, Darlene (Douglas) Dolgner of Waupun, Darwin Vis of Alto, Douglas (Deb) Vis of Beaver Dam, Teresa (Carl) Luedke of Rosendale, and Dale Vis of Waupun; 16 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Wally was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn, in 1990; three brothers; and two sisters.
Visitation
Friends and relatives may call on the family on Saturday at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until the time of service.
Services
Funeral services for Wallace Vis will be held Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Werner-Harmsen Funeral Home in Waupun at 11 a.m. with Deanna Respalje officiating. American Legion Post 210 of Waupun will perform military honors.
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With our heartfelt sympathy,
Steve & Susan Aronson
Doug, my condolences go out to you and your family, sorry for your loss of your father, sounds like he was a hero, good man and father. My prayers are with you.
Rest in Peace Wally, I am the youngest daughter of Evelyn (VandeZande) & Charles(Mack) Dunahay, you may remember my brother LeRoy Dunahay who hunted on Wally’s farm for many years
Condolences from the Dale Knoll family, I’m the oldest son of Gene and Joyce Knoll. My mother was a daughter of Minnie (Vand De Zande) Vis. I use to come out with my dad and hunt on Wallys farm when I was a kid! I remember Wally had the biggest smile and was such a friendly gentleman. God bless!