RYAN THOMAS WALLACE

Ryan Thomas Wallace, age 39 of LaBelle, Mo., passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023 at his home north of LaBelle. He was born October 1, 1983, in Quincy, Ill., the son of John Thomas and Lori Ann Bruns Wallace.

He was united in marriage to Angela Kirchner on May 5, 2023. They shared 14 years together and to this union one son Suny Raye was born. Ryan was a proud father of his sons Mason and Suny.

Surviving are his wife Angela Wallace, one son Suny Wallace, his mother Lori Wallace, his in-laws Steve and Debbi Kirchner, grandparents Raymond and Rosalie Bruns, and Dorothy Kirchner, brother Joseph M. and Danika Wallace, three brothers-in-law Brad and Candy Kirchner, Jared and Ashley Kirchner, and Nathan and Kim Kirchner, aunts and uncles, Derek Bruns, Devin and Tina Bruns, Keela and Gary Darnell, Ellen Bruns, Linda and Robert Shanks, Judy and John Zigler, Janet Beavers, Mary Myers, Margie and Kent Finlay, Shelia Welker, Jake and Pam Kirchner, Sheri Kirchner and Bryan, Susan Kirchner, nieces and nephews, Kashton Wallace, Cadence and Erica Kirchner, Brock and Bailie Kirchner, Carley and Garrett Brammer, Addison Kirchner, Alivia Kirchner, Lauren Kirchner, great nephews, Briggs and Beck Kirchner. Several great aunts, great uncles and cousins.
Ryan was preceded in death by his son Mason Hager Wallace, father John Thomas Wallace, nephew Joseph R. Wallace, uncle Joseph Michael Wallace, uncle Randy Bruns and grandparents Joseph Ralston and Rosemary Wallace.

Ryan was born in Quincy, Ill. He graduated from Highland High School class of 2002. After high school he attended Motorcycle Mechanics Institute in Phoenix, AZ and graduated in 2003.

Ryan was a member of the LaBelle Christian Church since 2001. He was also a member of Local 513 Operating Engineers for 19 years. Ryan loved his family and adored his sons. He enjoyed guns, hunting, motorcycles, mechanic work, fishing, arrowhead and mushroom hunting. Farming and being out on the family farm held a very special place in Ryan’s heart. Ryan was a great friend to many; he had a smile and a laugh that everyone loved and will never forget.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 29, 2023 in the Coder Funeral Chapel in LaBelle, Mo.
Visitation will begin at 12 noon and services will begin at 2 p.m. at the Coder Funeral Chapel. Reverend Lance Bonnell will officiate the services. Burial will be in the LaBelle Cemetery.

Casket bearers will be Jamie Martin, Ryan Hamilton, Jeff Hamilton, Terry Starr, Chris Hamlin and Joseph M. Wallace. Honorary bearers will be Suny Wallace and Kashton Wallace.

Memorials are suggested to and Educational Fund for his son Suny and or Quincy Medical Group Cancer Center. Memorials may be left at or mailed to Coder Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 151, LaBelle, MO 63447.