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Deborah S. “Deb” Wallace, 64, of Indian Lake, passed away at 6:13 p.m. Monday, Aug. 28, 2017, in her home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Logan County on Sept. 18, 1952, the daughter of the late Kenneth Clyde and Lou Leona Cooper.
On Aug. 8, 1975, she married Greg Wallace and he survives along with their two sons, Beau (Sarah) Wallace and Brady (Alyssa Rice) Wallace, both of Indian Lake; two precious grandchildren, Ali and Finn Wallace; three siblings, Phil (Paulette) Cooper of Inglis, Fla., Jane (Mick) Reed of Indian Lake and Tom (Sharen) Cooper of Indian Lake; a sister-in-law, Kathy Cooper of Indian Lake; her mother-in-law, Mary Jo Wallace of Indian Lake; and many nieces, nephews and extended family.
She is preceded her in death by her brother, Larry Cooper, in 2016.
Deb graduated from Indian Lake High School in 1970 and attended Findlay College her freshman year before transferring to Bowling Green State University, where she graduated in 1974. She taught at Indian Lake Schools including sixth grade, junior and senior high learning disabilities programs for 36 years.
Deb completed her master’s program at the University of Dayton in 1978. She loved living on Indian Lake where she lovingly cared for her family. She also enjoyed family vacations in the Florida Keys where at the age of 63 she became locally famous for her bridge jumping exploits. Babysitting her granddaughter Ali and living to hold her new grandson Finn were the highlights of her life. She will be missed by many special friends and for her unique sense of humor.
There will be a celebration of life service, with casual attire, at noon Saturday, Sept. 9, at the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 321 N. Main St., Bellefontaine, where visitation is two hours prior.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions may be made to a hospice organization of the donor’s choosing.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.edsfh.com.