Ricky Dale Wallace

February 11, 2019 our beloved Ricky Dale Wallace passed away on to heaven. A lot of people may have known him as Gator. He died at the age of 62 in St. Louis, Mo. He is survived by his wife of 33 years Cindy Cook Wallace. He has two daughters Sheryl Gruszka and Crystal Pettit. Also by his two step daughters Ann Lamkin and Melissa McClure. His grandchildren, Oliver Gruszka, Elloit Gruszka, Haylie Pettit, Janice Pettit, Mary Grace Vertucci, Nolan Lamkin, and Alexis McClure. His parents Donald Richard Wallace and Dorothy Glenk Large. His sister Cindy Wallace Collins. His niece Amy Keely Miller. His nephew’s Wray Travis Collins, Benjamin Dale Wallace, Christopher David Barry. His great nieces Macie Miller and Drew Miller. In his death he preceded by his step dad, John Dale Large. His sister, Laura Wallace Barry. His nephew, Daniel Robert Barry Jr.

Anyone that knew Ricky would say he loved his music, playing pool, and playing cards. But most of all he loved his family, friends & his pets. He was a truck driver for 42 years & loved the open road. He was a funny man & loved to make us laugh. He will always be in our hearts & never forgotten.

Please join us in celebrating his life on Sunday, 02/24/2019, from 1-5 PM at the American Legion Post 397, 934 E Rue De La Banque, Creve Coeur, MO 63141.

1 Comment

  1. Lori Weatherly on February 24, 2019 at 11:12 am

    Our hearts goes out to you. Ricky was a great guy with a devilish smile and will certainly be missed. He was stubborn for sure but he was also great fun, loved his family, a lot, simply a one of a kind. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

    Love,
    Lori and John



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