Francis "Pete" Eugene Wall

Francis E. “Pete” Wall, 87, of Lake Geneva, WI, died Friday July 8, 2016 at his home. Francis Eugene Wall was born in Chicago, IL on August 22, 1928 the son of the late John and Mary (Davis) Wall.  He graduated from Saint Ignatius High School in Chicago and then from Loyola University in Chicago with a degree in business.  He was a veteran of the Korean War serving with the United States Army.  On April 15, 1961 in Baltimore, MD he was united in marriage to the former Eleanor Eichelman.  He worked as a trader with the Chicago Board of Trade for many years.

Pete is survived by: Eleanor, his wife of 55 years, 4 children; Kathleen Wall of Hoffman Estates, IL, Michael (Susan) Wall of Grayslake, IL, Peter (Sally) Wall of Lincolnshire, IL and David (Lara) Wall of Lake Geneva, WI, 11 grandchildren, a sister Maripat (Thomas) Berry of Indianapolis, IN, and 2 brothers; John (Joanne) Wall of Madison, WI and Kevin (Valerie) Wall of Medford, NJ.  He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Edward.  In lieu of other expressions of sympathy memorials are requested in Pete’s name to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America. A link has been provided on our website.  Derrick Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Lake Geneva is honored to be assisting the Wall family with arrangements.  To sign the on-line guest registry click guest book/condolences.     

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