Wallace J. Pelnar

Wallace J. Pelnar, 92, husband, father, and friend, left this world on February 3, 2025. Born on December 24, 1932, to the late Jim and Alice (Olson) Pelnar.

After graduating from high school, Wallace proudly served in the United States Navy from 1951 to 1955. In 1967, he began life as a dairy farmer in Algoma. In 1956, Wallace married the love of his life, Carol Dhuey. Together, they built a life rich with cherished memories, raising a family that was the heart and soul of his existence. He was a devoted family man who found delight in his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. He enjoyed working on a puzzle, capturing the world through his camera lens, painting beautiful pictures, or making canes, and continued to serve his community as a member of the American Legion for 12 years.

Wallace is survived by his children, Jeff (Heidi) Pelnar - Thompsonville, MI, Becky (Mike) Jeanquart - Algoma, Greg (Gretchen) Pelnar - Chicago, IL, Susan (Bruce) Tomei - Gurnee, IL; grandchildren, Jessica (Scott) Ingersoll, Jenny (Erik) Brown, Jacob Pelnar, Jeremy (Cassandra) Pelnar, Karen Stoller, Amy (Jake) Lardinois, Danny Pelnar, Ella Tomei, Joseph Tomei, Kim (Levi) Zahn, Kirk Jeanquart, Daniar Pelnar, and Dustin Finkhouse; great-grandchildren, Abagale, Hunter, Lydiya, Evan, Damien, Connor, Paisley, Ryan, Sam, Cash, Ellie, and Abigail; and great-great-grandchildren, Liam and Atlas, brothers, Mitchell (Sandy) Pelnar - Tish Mills, Jack (Janet) Pelnar - Colorado, Ronnie (Barb) Pelnar - Kewaunee, William (Cary) Pelnar - Two Rivers; as well as by many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Pelnar; son, Ricky Pelnar; grandson, Kevin Jeanquart; parents, Jim and Alice Pelnar; brother, James Pelnar; and sister, Shirley Brusky.

Visitation will be held on Friday, February 14, 2025, from 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Kinnard Funeral & Cremation Services - Casco. Closing Prayer service will be at 7:00 pm. Entombment will take place at the Shrine of the Good Shepherd Mausoleum at a later date. Online condolences can be made at KinnardFCS.com.