74, of Indianapolis, passed away April 15, 2011. He was born January 30, 1937 in Indianapolis. He worked as a plumber for the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local Union # 440 for 25 years and was the founder of Wallace Tile Company. He was a song writer having some of his songs published. He is survived by his wife Carole (Wayman) Wallace, children, Rebecca E. Wallace and Richard E. Wallace II, mom Hazel Wallace, sister Gloria Ball, brother Scott Wallace, sister-in-law Greta Lynn 8 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.. He is preceded in death by his parents Nobel Wallace and Mary Helen (Catron) Johnson, brother Robert Wallace. Visitation will be Wednesday April 20 from 4 – 8 pm and also Thursday April 21 from 4 – 7 pm with a funeral service at 7 pm at Feeney-Hornak Shadeland Mortuary. Memorial contributions in Rick’s name may be made to American Heart Association. Condolences may be offered at www.feeneyhornakshadeland.com