Below is Wallace Magee’s obituary from the Green Bay Press-Gazette, July 2 25, 2006: Magee, Wallace H. (Wally),
Wallace H. (Wally) Magee, 77, village of Howard, died on Saturday, July
22, 2006, at a local hospital with his family by his side, after a
courageous battle with lung cancer. Wally was born on April 19, 1929,
in Angelica, Wis., to the late William D. and Mary E. (Keohane) Magee.
He graduated from Pulaski High School, served in the United States Navy
and received an honorable discharge. On Sept. 17, 1951, he married the
former Joyce Niedzwiecki and celebrated 55 years of marriage. They were
long-time residents of the area. Wally enjoyed his family, especially
his lovely wife, Joyce, his children and his grandchildren. He enjoyed
hunting trips to the family cabin in Tipler, and spending time at the
cottage in Townsend. Also, he had a special interest in harness racing
and a love for the Green Bay Packers. He was employed as a meat manager
and merchandiser for the Red Owl and Lindy’s Stores until his
retirement. After retirement, he managed the Redstone Trails
Apartments, Howard. He was also past president and board member of Rest
Haven Cemetery. Wally is survived by his dear
wife, Joyce, their children and grandchildren, Deborah (Robert) Huettl
and children, Nathan and Molly, Seymour; Greg (Kathy) Magee and
children, Sarah and Mallory, Suamico; Michele (Bruce) Meyer and
children, Cole and Chad, Suamico; Doug (Jane) Magee and children, Clare
and Ryan (Sarah), Green Bay; and Amy (Joe) Schmitt and children, Emily,
Bradley, Rylee Jo and Maxwell, Howard. He is also survived by his
brother, William K. Magee, Texas; sister-in-law, Gloria Magee, Shawano;
brother-in-law, Dr. Ted (Geri) Niedzwiecki, Green Bay; sisters-in-law,
Patricia Balestrieri and Roberta Niedzwiecki; and Godchildren, Pamela
Medford and Mark Magee. He was preceded in death
by his parents; grandchild, Andrew Schmitt; brother, Marshall;
brothers-in-law, Stanley, Harry and Edward; and sister-in-law, Winnie. The
family will receive friends at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 341
Wilson Ave., Green Bay, on Wednesday, July 26, from 3 p.m. until the
time of the funeral service at 6 p.m. to be conducted by the Rev. Marty
Williams. Full military honors will be presented. Burial will be at
Rest Haven Cemetery, Angelica, Wis. In lieu of
flowers and other expressions of sympathy, a memorial fund has been
established by the family in Wallace’s name. Memorials can be mailed to
the Pfotenhauer Funeral Home, 1145 Cardinal Lane, Green Bay, WI 54313,
Attn: Wallace Magee Memorial. The family wishes
to extend a very special thank you to the Bellin 4th floor nurses and
staff, especially Annye, and to the Unity Hospice caregivers. Your
kindness was greatly appreciated. Thank you, Dad, for all of the wonderful memories. We love you.
