Archie O. Wallace, 87, of The Colony at St. Paul's Senior Living Community, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021.

He was born on Aug. 4, 1934, in New Brighton, to Oliver R. and Helen (Voorhies) Wallace. Archie was a 1952 graduate of Penn High School; received his B.A. from Allegheny College in 1956, where he was a member of Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity; and received his J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania in 1959.

From 1960 to 1963, he was a staff judge advocate and trial and defense counsel with the Air Force. Upon his honorable discharge from the military, he returned to Greenville to work in private practice, a career that spanned until his retirement in 2015.

Archie was a member of the Mercer County Bar Association, serving as president from 1986 to 1987; and was a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association and American Bar Association. He had served as an assistant district attorney from 1963 to 1966.

Archie was very active in his community and surrounding areas. He was a 50-year member of Greenville Lions Club, a member of F and AM Eureka Lodge #290 and a member of B.P.O.E. #145, where he was awarded Elk of the Year in 2002.

He was a founding director of the Northern Mercer County Community Foundation, and served on the board of directors of FNB Corporation from 1993 to 2006; First National Bank of Pennsylvania from 1990 to 2006; and First National Trust Co. from 2000 to 2004.

He served on the board of managers of Shenango Valley Cemetery from 1965 to 2002, serving as president from 1983 to 2002. In 2003, he was the recipient of the Louis and Barbara Thiel Distinguished Service Award from Thiel College.

He was a longtime member and Elder of First Presbyterian Church, Greenville.

Archie's other interests included duck hunting in Canada, golfing and dancing. Most importantly, he enjoyed spending time with family at his cottage on Pymatuning Lake, playing euchre and gin with his kids and grandkids.

On Jan. 20, 1960, he married the former Ellen A. Yeich; she passed away on Nov. 8, 2012.

Archie is survived by his four children, Jeff Wallace (Brenda) of Greenville; Susan Zurn (Peter) of Erie; Laurie Martin (Tom) of Lancaster; and Dan Wallace (Susan) of Greenville; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; sister, Nancy Lou Wallace; and grandson, Steven V. Wallace.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church 323 Main St. Greenville, PA 16125 or to Shenango River Watchers 730 Forker Blvd. Hermitage, PA 16148.

Archie O., 87, of Greenville.

Memorial service: 10 a.m. Saturday (10-2-21) in First Presbyterian Church, Greenville, with Rev. David Dobi, pastor of the church, officiating.

Greenville VFW Honor Guard Post #3374 will render military honors at the conclusion of the service.

Due to COVID concerns, the family asks that all in attendance to please wear a mask and also be advised that the family will not be greeting guests before or after services.

The service will be available via live-stream at www.loutzenhiserfuneralhome.com, where a guest book may also be viewed.

Inurnment: Private, in Shenango Valley Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to LOUTZENHISER-JORDAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 366-368 S. Main St., Greenville.