Charles Robert Wallace III

Charles “Chuck” R. Wallace III, age 80 of Chillicothe, OH, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Karen “Kay” Wallace; three daughters: Paige (Terry) Young of Plymouth, MI, Jackie (Mike) Vander Woude of Kettering, OH, and Tara (Mark) Robinson of Acworth, GA; brother Wayne (Janice) Wallace, and four grandchildren: Regan (Sam) Morley (nee Robinson), Jacob Robinson, Brody and Mya Vander Woude.

Chuck was born in Detroit Michigan and grew up in Washington Court House, Ohio where he graduated from Miami Trace High School. He attended Muskingum University, where he was a dual-sport athlete in wrestling and football and where he met and married Kay.

He taught at Chillicothe High School for over 35 years and was proud to coach multiple high school sports, notably wrestling, freshman football, and track and field. He was honored to be inducted into the Chillicothe High School Athletic Hall of Fame in January 2020.

Chuck was an avid collector of toy soldiers and had a collection of over 40,000 miniatures. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and enjoyed teaching Sunday School and taking part in many clubs and groups.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Shirley Wallace, and his in-laws, Harry and Jeanne Hess.

In lieu of flowers, please support animal rescue with a donation to Ross County Humane Society (www.rosscountyhumanesociety.org).

A Celebration of Life service will take place from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at the Presidential Banquet Center, 4572 Presidential Way, Kettering, Ohio 45429.

Care entrusted to Tobias Funeral Home, Far Hills. www.tobiasfuneralhome.com