Thomas Glen Wallace
June 18, 1962 - October 01, 2020
Obituary
MOUNT HOREB - Thomas G. Wallace, age 58, of Mount Horeb, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020. He was born on June 18, 1962, in Madison, the son of Robert Wallace and Patricia (Maloney) Wallace.
Thomas graduated from Middleton High School in 1980. He was a Sergeant in the U.S. Marines for four years, working as a tank crewman. Thomas was co-owner of Hillestad Heating & Air Conditioning for over 25 years.
Thomas was an avid hunter and was looking forward to a trip this fall bear hunting with his friends. He loved watching Emily play soccer, basketball and many other sports she participates in. One of his proudest moments was having Emily walk down the aisle with her mom the day they got married. Thomas would do anything for anyone. He was always willing to help.
Thomas is survived by his wife, Anita (Crim) Wallace; daughter, Emily Wallace; aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by father, Robert “Huggie” Wallace; and mother, Patricia “Cookie” Wallace.
An outdoor drive through visitation will be held at GUNDERSON CAMACHO MOUNT HOREB FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 500 N. Eighth St., Mount Horeb, from 12 noon until 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, with military rites being held at 3:15 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to UW Credit Union for an educational fund to be established for Emily.
Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Camacho Mount Horeb
Funeral & Cremation Care
500 N. Eighth St.
(608) 437-5077
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Visitation
Sun Oct 4, 2020 @ 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Camacho Funeral and Cremation Care - Mt. Horeb • 500 N. Eighth St., Mount Horeb, WI 53572
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Rachel Lasecki
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So sorry for your loss..I knew him from high school..he was always a nice soft spoken stand up for what matters kind of guy..
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Melissa Hillestad
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Anita and Emily,
Our deepest condolences for the unexpected loss of Tom. So many fond memories over the years, you and Emily were his greatest treasures. I know Scott and all the Hillestad Heating family will feel this loss deeply. Our hearts go out to you both at such a difficult time. He left big shoes to fill. Please know we are all here for you in the days, weeks, months and years to come. Scott and Melissa Hillestad
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Mellanie Nai
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Anita and Emily, We are so sorry to hear this terrible news. Tom was always so kind and we can't think of a time he wasn't smiling when he was around his family. Our hearts and thoughts are with you.
Mellanie, Paula, Anderson & Bennett
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Dean Retzleff
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My name is Dean Retzleff. I was a very good and close friend to Tom's dad Bob and his mother Cookie. Tom grew up with my two boys Scott and Dennis. I loss track of Tom the last 30 years and so did my two boys. We are sorry to here of your loss.
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Bob Blum
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Anita and Emily, We are thinking of you and are so sad about the loss of Tom. Tom was a great man and an amazing friend to us and such a wonderful Dad with Emily. We are grateful for the time we were able to spend with him and will always appreciate his generosity and kindness. We can’t say enough. Tom will be greatly missed. With love, Amy, Bob, Lilliah, Ethan, Addie, and Alex
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Kristi Martiny
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I am so sorry. We have used Hillestad over the years where I manage apartments. He was always such a good, nice person. He was very trust worthy. He will be missed. :(