Wallace R. Mollman was born November 19, 1931, in McIntosh, SD, to Dorus and Margaret Mollman. He was the eldest of 13 children raised on a farm in Watauga, SD. Wally first saw his future wife, Roberta Morman, while attending Assumption Abbey in Richardton, ND. Wally's sisters invited Roberta home one weekend which is when they first met. Wally married Roberta on June 3, 1953. They lived near Watauga until 1960 when they moved to Deadwood, SD.

Although Wally was a highly respected mechanic, he never felt like he worked a day in his life as he often said his job was his hobby. But more importantly, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many people. He had a great sense of humor and always loved spending time with his family. Everyone he met was touched by his selflessness and humility.

Wally, 85, Deadwood, died on Saturday, March 4, 2017, at home surrounded by family.

Survivors include his loving wife, Roberta; daughters, Ramona (Gregory) Uhrig, Wheatland, WY, Rebecca (Daniel) Ryan, Collingdale, PA, Rosanna (Larry) Sorenson, Loveland, CO, and Renita Mollman, Fullerton, CA; sons, Jeffrey (Susan) Mollman, Lead, Patrick (Rhonda) Mollman, Deadwood, and Michael (Jenny) Mollman, Gilbert, AZ; 24 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 7 brothers; 4 sisters; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins;, and a large extended family.

Wally was preceded in death by four sons, Joseph, Joel, Timothy, and Loren; his parents, Dorus and Margaret; his brother, David; and two nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Birthright or Catholic Social Services.

Visitation will be Tuesday, March 7, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. with a wake beginning at 7:00 p.m. at St. Ambrose Church in Deadwood.

Mass of Christian burial will be Wednesday, March 8, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Ambrose Church in Deadwood with Father Leo Hausmann officiating. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Lead.

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