Wallace Ray Schilling, 76, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Monday, November 2, 2026. He was born September 24, 1950 in Frohna, Missouri to Raymond and Alma (Kasten) Schilling. Wally Schilling married the love of his life, Suzette (Ernst) Schilling on October 26, 1974 at St. Maurus Catholic Church in Biehle, Missouri.
Wally especially enjoyed spending time with his family and watching them compete in their various activities. In his free time, he liked fishing, playing cards, refinishing furniture, and vintage cars. He was an avid reader and in July finished reading the Bible he had started just three months prior. In his younger years, he played softball and bowled. He relaxed by traveling with his family and enjoying the outdoors.
He was an active member at Grace Lutheran Church, Uniontown, MO, Biehle Social Club, and Heartland Social Club (formerly the Jaycees). Wally was a Champs mentor working with the youth. Along with his wife, he volunteered at St. Maurus for variety of events. He especially enjoyed working concessions and visiting with people. Wally worked at Mississippi Lime Company for 34 years.
His loving survivors include his wife, Suzette, four children, Jamie (Sheila) Schilling, Angie (Nick) Schupp, Nathan (Casey) Schilling, Tyson Schilling; Eleven grandchildren, Lucas Schilling, Abigail Schilling, Levi Schilling, Jesse (Elizabeth) Schupp, Jacob Schupp, Joel Schupp, Janna Schupp, Mylee (Bryce) Hahs, Alivia Schilling, Kade Schilling, Lexis Schilling; two great-grandchildren, Isla Hahs, Jesse Schupp, Jr.; five siblings, Sandy Lohman, Sharon Rothermich, Diann (Don) Mueller, Kevin (Jennifer) Schilling, Pam (Joe) Pingel.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation was from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at Ford & Young Funeral Home in Perryville and will continue from 8:00 am to 10:00 am on Friday, November 6, 2026 at Grace Lutheran Church in Uniontown, MO.
Funeral Service was at 10:00 am Friday, November 6, 2026 at Grace Lutheran Church in Uniontown with Rev. Daniel Larsen officiating.
Burial will be at Grace Lutheran Cemetery.
The family would like memorial contributions to be given to the Grace Lutheran Church Tuition Fund.
Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com.
Ford & Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
