Alan Scott Wallach, born September 30, 1947, died August 20, 2023. Survived by Sue Wallach, and sons Joshua Wallach (Stacey), Andrew Wallach (Julia), and Robert Wallach (Pechha), and 7 loving grandchildren, Gabriel, Vivian, Benjamin, Daniel, Alex, Winnie, and Lily. Son of the late Sam and the late Anita Wallach, brother of the late Judith Wallach. Dear brother-in-law of Robert Lerner, Marvin Lerner (Doris), and Aaron Lerner (Rona). Al was a loving nephew, uncle and cousin.
Alan spent the majority of his childhood growing up in St Louis, graduating from University City High School in 1965. He attended University of Missouri-Columbia and was a proud Sigma Alpha Mu member. An entrepreneurial spirit led Alan to eventually start Wallach Iron & Metal Co where his lifelong reputation of integrity, generosity, and honesty allowed him to grow his business into a worldwide name in the scrap metal industry. Alan was happiest when at work, and when spending time with his wife Susie, his kids, and eventually his grandchildren.
Al was an active baseball coach for his kids, and loved attending his kid’s other sporting events, especially ice hockey and lacrosse. Al loved his Sunday golf game at Meadowbrook, and was a seasoned worldwide traveler. Never flashy, and always modest, Al loved the simple things, like watching The Three Stooges, St. Louis Cardinals baseball, and anything informative on PBS. Alan will be missed by many outside of his family with whom he befriended over his years.
Funeral Service Tuesday, August 22 at 12 PM at Congregation Shaare Emeth, 11645 Ladue Road. Visitation begins at 11:30 AM. Interment follows at Beth Hamedrosh Hagodol Cemetery, 9125 Ladue Road.
Contributions in Alan’s memory preferred to Congregation Shaare Emeth, the Barnes-Jewish Hospital Foundation, or to the charity of your choice.
