Jerry Wallace

Jerry Wallace, 82, of Rockton, Illinois passed away Friday, November 4, 2022 at Beloit Memorial Hospital surrounded by family members. He was born on June 16, 1940 at home in Henrietta Township, Wisconsin. The son of John T Wallace and Hazel (Woodward) Wallace, he was the youngest of their seven children. Jerry graduated from Richland Center High School, Wisconsin in 1958. Soon after he and his family relocated to Rockton IL where he was an active member of the Rockton Lions Club, St Peter's Catholic Church, he served on the Rockton school board, as well as the Rockton Village board. On June 1, 2022 Jerry and his wife Jo Ann celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary.

He was employed by Beloit Corporation for 18 years, and then Ingersoll Milling Machine for 23 years. Jerry was noted for his work ethic, jovial sense of humor, his kindness, and several quippy catch phrases. He was a life long Packer fan and enjoyed all the family gatherings.

Survived by his wife, Josephine Ann (Jo Ann) (Ebert) Wallace. Children: Dennis Wallace of Rockford Il, Jerry ("Bob") Wallace (Debra), of Argyle TX, Patty Paczak (David) of Huntley IL, Steve Wallace (Chris) of Freeport IL, Tom Wallace (Micki) of Genoa IL, David Wallace (Lynette) of Houston TX and Scott Wallace (Kerri) of Rockton IL along with 17 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by his parents, his siblings, Eileen Weedon, Audrey Marshall, Jack Wallace, Ken Wallace, Nellie Thompson, and Larry Wallace.

Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 22, 2022 in St Peters Catholic Church, 620 Blackhawk Blvd, South Beloit, IL. Final Resting Place to be Rockton Township Cemetery.
A funeral luncheon will be held after the funeral at the American Center 221 W Main St, Rockton.
A visitation will be held Monday November 21, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at McCorkle Funeral Home - Rockton 767 N. Blackhawk Blvd. Rockton, IL.

Memorials can be made in Jerry's name to the Rockton Food Pantry or the Rockton Lions Club.