Mike Wallace

Harold "Mike" Wallace, 66, of Overland Park, KS passed Wed. Aug 12, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Mike was born November 19, 1953 in Neosho, MO to Harold and Mitzi Wallace. He graduated from Ottawa High in 1971. Mike then attended Emporia University and graduated with a master's degree in business and education. Mike began working in the Olathe School District in 1976. Mike married Patty in 1982 and they welcomed three daughters. Mike began teaching and coaching at Olathe East in 1992 when they opened their doors. Mike's true passion was coaching which he continued to do until his untimely death. Mike enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, golfing, classic rock music, and going to the Ozarks.

He is preceded in death by his father.

Mike is survived by his wife of 38 years, Patty Wallace and daughters; Emilee Harwell (Ryan), Katie Murillo (Josh), and Taylor Wallace. Grandchildren; Jack and James Harwell, Blakely and Dalton Murillo. Mother Mitzi Wallace and brother Terry (Kris) Wallace.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Mike's honor to the Coach Mike Wallace Memorial Scholarship. Donations can be made at https://gkccf.kimbia.com/wall09. This scholarship will be awarded annually to one Olathe East track and field student/athlete who applies for the scholarship. We will expect this student/athlete to exhibit the traits so many adored in our dad. They must be tough as nails, hard-working, full of heart, driven to succeed and team-oriented. We appreciate your generous donations in helping keep our dad's legacy alive. We know this would make him proud.

We would like to compile a book of all the wonderful stories about Mike that we can pass on to his grandchildren. If you would like to do so, please email those to taylormwallace@gmail.com. We greatly appreciate it.

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