Jamie Robert Wallace

Jamie Robert Wallace

     Jamie Robert Wallace, 65, passed away peacefully in La Crosse, WI, March 2, 2024. 

     He was born to Robert and Sally (Olson) Wallace in Black River Falls, WI, May 5, 1958, the second oldest of five siblings. Jamie spent his childhood in Black River Falls and graduated from Black River High School in 1976.  

     Jamie married the love of his life, Susan, in June of 1978. Together, the two had four beautiful children and shared 46 years together. 

     He retired from the Ho-Chunk Gaming casino where he worked in security for nine years. Prior to working at the casino, he had worked at the Bar-B Travel Plaza for over 20 years. Outside of work, he loved spending time outdoors, biking, canoeing, hiking and especially loved visiting Wazee. Jamie loved singing old country, including Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson, and enjoyed watching NASCAR. 

     He is survived by his loving mother Sally; his devoted wife, Susan; four children, Tracy (Shasta) Wallace, Wendy (Joe) Galewski, Robert (Mellissa) and Becky (Jeremy) Hall; grandchildren Brandon, Keara, Ean, Alexis, Dashaun, Dante and Meah; and great-grandchildren Caiden, Kashton, Noah and Hudson.

     He was preceded in death by his father, Robert, and granddaughter, Makenna. 

     A memorial service will be held Friday, March 22, at the Buswell Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 3 p.m., followed by the memorial service at 4 p.m., officiated by Reverend Terry Marg.

     A celebration of life will be held on Jamie’s birthday, May 5, 2024.