Wallace Francis Fair
April 9, 1923 ~ February 15, 2014
Wallace Fair, age 90 of Elma, IA passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2014 at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo, IA.
Wallace Francis Fair was born on April 9, 1923 to Walter and Stella (Keefe) Fair on a farm near Elma, IA. He attended and graduated from Immaculate Conception Academy in Elma. Wallace farmed with his father until his father retired in 1968 and he continued farming until recently. Wallace was united in marriage to Helen Frantzen on March 1, 1943 at St. Bernard’s Church in Alta Vista. The couple farmed and raised their six children. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, traveling with friends, bowling and loved being with his family. He also was a recognized seed corn dealer. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, Knights of Columbus, ASC Board, and the Peoples Savings Bank board.
Wallace is survived by his wife Helen of Elma; children Joyce (Dan) Regan of Charlotte, NC, Leo (Janet) Fair of Bloomington, MN, Linda (Peter) Parshley of Lonsdale, MN, Marylee (Francis) Campion of Oronoco, MN and Jean (Herbert Burst) Nelson of Trego, WI; 18 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents Walter and Stella Fair and one son Patrick.
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Dear Mrs. Fair,
I send my sincere sympathy. Wally was always one of my valued Elma friends. He was a fair, honest and personable man, who was respected by all who knew him. It has been awhile since I have seen him, but always enjoyed a good visit when we would happen to meet. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Sincerely,
Ben Ryan
Grandpa taught me that I can fix anything with duct tape or WD40
Helen and Family
My prayers and thoughts go out to all of you at this time of sorrow. Wally will be greatly missed but God has gained another special angel in Heaven.
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Wally and family will be foundly remembered by us. He was a dear friend to our family, especially to our Mom and Dad (Peggy and Eddie Beecher). Do you think he will play euchre with the gang in heaven?
Lindy Beecher, Eagan, MN
With deepest sympathy to the family of a great man. He was a pillar to the Elma community. Fran Palmerston, Sioux City.
Deepest sympathy goes out to Wally’s family. We will keep you in our prayers and thoughts. Robert & Darlys Roethler and Clifford & Marlys Kutzbach
Jeff and Rose Nibaur, Stephanie, Emily, and Justin
Sorry for your loss, he was a great person. My daughters liked talking to you and so did the rest of us. I will keep the family and Wally in my prayers. Peace be with you all.
Just a wonderful Person to have been around the both of us growing up in Elma
Jerry and Joanne Heying
Marylee and family – So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing – alas enjoyed when I would run into im – always a smile and a good conversation – I remember my own Dad telling me “that Wally Fair is a good honest man” David Boss
Our sincere sympathy to all the Fair Family. Thinking of you all and we have you in our prayers.
Sincerely,
Louise (Meirick)) and Donn Harris
Sorry for your loss. As a kid I remember he was always kind and interested in us kids. As an adult, Wally always had a big smile and a warm handshake when I ran into him, it made my day.
Sorry for your loss. He will be remembered as a great man of the community.
Sorry for your loss. Wally was a n old friend of Dads (Lavern Lentz) . Dad enjoyed his visits when he first moved back to Elma.
Jean Lentz Hilbert
sorry to hear about wally, you will be in our prayers
sorry to hear about you loss, wally was a good friend
sorry to hear sbout wally, he will be missed and was a great friend
Wally and Helen were our closest neighbors growing up and I remember Dad and Wally sharing farm equipment and labor, baling load after load of hay and straw. Even our dogs were friends…Wally and Helen had “Brownie” and we had “Queenie”. Wally will be missed! Kim (Boyle) Voth
Wally was a great person always knew you even if he hadn’t seen you in a long time. He had a wonderful life and a fulfilling one. You will be on our prayers
Marylee and family,
Ron and I want to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Although I didn’t know your dad that well the few times I met him I was always so impressed with his likability. It is so hard to lose a parent – no matter their age. Heaven now has one more angel to look after all of you. Again, our deepest sympathy.
Please accept our sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. Jesus promises that we will be able to see our loved ones again at John 5:28,29 which talks about the resurrection hope. What a wonderful hope that will be! May this bible thought bring you comfort at this difficult time.
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers and with you all! Barb and Merle Havlik
Our sincere sympathy is with the Fair family. We have fond memories of Wally – a wonderful man.