Fred Wallace, 91, of Dubuque, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 11 (Veteran’s Day) at Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque.

Visitation will be from 9:00 am until 10:15 am Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Church of the Resurrection followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am with Father Phil Gibbs as the Celebrant.

Fred was born May 16, 1932, in Rock Island, IL, son of Fred M. and Luella (Condon) Wallace. He attended Alleman High School in Rock Island and was later inducted to service in the United States Army on October 28, 1952, where he served in Korea.  Upon return from service, he was employed at International Harvester Farmall Works in Rock Island.  It was there that a good friend, John Valentine, convinced him to go on just one blind date with a girl he knew.  This resulted in a quick engagement and almost 68 years of marriage to Georgia Glaub.  They were married on November 26, 1955 at St. Francis Catholic Church in Mystic, Iowa.

Fred was employed by the City of Davenport for 35 years as a project technician, where he served as a draftsman to layout plans for new street and sewer development, as well as managing the installation of city street lights.  He was able to help many citizens of Davenport have adequate and safe street lighting in neighborhoods and residential areas, and thoroughly enjoyed working with all employees of the City of Davenport in the public works, city council, and Davenport Police Department.

Fred had a passion for things with motors.  He owned 43 different automobiles as well as 27 motorcycles, with his first being a WWII surplus Cushman Airborne scooter.  Fred’s father flew WWI surplus “Jenny” biplanes at Wallace Field in Bettendorf, Iowa, and because of the dangers of flying made Fred promise he would never venture into aviation.  However, at 50 years of age, Fred broke a promise and earned his private pilot’s license and then continued earning ratings for commercial, multi-engine and teaching advanced ground school.

He enjoyed time at home washing cars, working with Georgia in the garden and many home projects.  He always looked forward to time with family and grandchildren.  He was always willing to jump in and help family and friends with projects as well as contribute great conversation.  He insisted on “going the extra mile” in all aspects of life and treating everyone respectfully.

Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Georgia, his son Dan (Paige), and four grandchildren Abigail, Owen, Eva and Aiden.

He was preceded in death by parents Fred and Luella Wallace, and son Andrew Wallace.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Fred Wallace Memorial Fund.

Fred’s family would like to extend sincere thanks and gratitude to the staff at Stonehill Care Center, Hospice and Palliative Care of Dubuque, and Fr. Phil Gibbs, Deacon Mike Ellis and the staff at Resurrection Church for their prayers and caring support.