BENTON — Wallace Paul Mick, 94, died Friday, June 17, 2016, in Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.
He was born Jan. 9, 1922, in Benton, to Romie and Mary (Barmenski) Mick.
Wallace married Rose Ann (Legerski) Mick and she preceded in death on May 18, 1993.
He was a carpenter, taxidermist and had taught taxidermy at Rend Lake College.
He was an avid hunter that had hunted in Africa and all over the United States, a bow maker, and wood carver.
Wallace served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a Motor Mack 1st class during the invasion of Normandy. In April he was on the Land of Lincoln Honor Flight, Flight No. 37.
Wallace was a member of St. Andrews Catholic Church in Christopher.
Survivors include children, Larry and Regina Mick of Nashville, Laura and Scott Ellis of Port St Lucie, Florida, and Judy and Charlie Kirk of Mayfield, Kentucky; grandchildren, Brittany Ellis Lolos and her husband, Chrstos Lolos, Stacey Evilsizer, Daniel Mick, and Chelsea Ellis; great-grandchild, Beth Evilsizer; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and two sisters, Sophie “Mickey” Mick and Carolyn Carpenter.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 22, in St Andrews Catholic Church in Christopher, with Father Urban Osuji officiating. Burial will be in Masonic and IOOF cemetery in Benton. Visitation will begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, at Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher.
Memorials may be made to the Land of Lincoln Honor Flight and will be accepted at the funeral home.
For more information, visit www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com.
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