St. Clair County Obits

WALLACE E. FARMER, JR.

Clinton Daily Democrat
December 1991
Wallace Edward Farmer, Jr., son of Zadel Simes and Wallace Edward Farmer, Sr., was born April 27, 1914 in Springfield. He passed away at his home in Osceola on December 12, 1991.
Wallace was united in marriage to Alice Johnson on July 24, 1937. To this union was born one son, William
Waldo Farmer, presently of Rock Port, Mo. Wallace had an elder brother, Colonel William C. Farmer, who
preceded him in death and has a younger brother, Benjamin Crawford Farmer of Clinton.
Wallace served in the Army during World War II and saw duty in the Indian, China and Burma Theater. He was a member of American Legion Post #618 and the Osage Wildlife Preservation Association.
At the end of WWII, Wallace owned and operated the B&F Appliance Company in Clinton and then later became a salesman for the Julip Company and later Pangurn Candy Company. In 1954 the family moved to Osceola.
In addition to traveling and selling, Wallace had a cattle operation for many years. After retiring in 1972, Wallace started a second career and became dedicated to flea marketing. Wallace had few hobbies but enjoyed playing cards. He was a good cook and took pleasure in serving friends and family one of his gourmet meals.
Wallace served as treasurer of the St. Clair County Farm Bureau for many years. He enjoyed the company of young people and delighted in watching them grow.
Wallace is survived by his son, William Wallace Farmer of Rock Port; his twin sister, Jane Schmidt of Carlsbad, Ca.; a brother, Benjamin C. Farmer of Clinton; 8 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 14, 1991 at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola. Military services were by VFW Post #4197 and American Legion Post #618. Burial was in Osceola Cemetery.