Edward Eugene Wallen

May 17, 1940 - October 19, 2010

Edward E. Wallen, 70, of North Vernon passed away at 5:15 a.m. on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at the Hospice Inpatient Facility in Columbus, Indiana.

Born May 17, 1940 in Marion County he was the son of the late Kyle H. and Bessie F. Taylor Wallen. He married Alice Welch. She survives.

He worked at the Celadon Trucking Services in Indianapolis and retired in 2002. He owned Ed's Rod and Reel Repair and Services for many years, retiring in 2010. He served in the United States Navy. He loved fishing, hunting, swimming, flower and vegetable gardening, playing cards and board games. He won many tournaments with his swimming and dart throwing talents. He especially loved going with his wife and friends to a favorite vacation spot in Canada where he enjoyed fishing. He enjoyed all outdoor recreation and spending time with family and friends. Ed's friends children all called him, Dad, Grandpa or Uncle Ed. He was loved by all and will be missed.

He is survived by three brothers, Robert Wallen of Indianapolis, Arnold (Joann) Wallen of Fillmore and David (Susie) Wallen of Monrovia; two sisters, Marcia Anastasopoulas and Carlin Lewis both of Indianapolis; nine children, Richard (Rebecca) Wallen- Bauerle of Spring, TX, Stacy (Richard) Deskins, Tracy (Jamie) Ensslin, Tammy Wallen (David Hargrave) all of Indianapolis, Scott (Michelle) Green of North Vernon, Alicia Green Shriber of Liberty, SC, Wayman (Anita) Wallen of Indianapolis, Jessica Wallen (Brad) and Audra Wallen both of Branford, FL; 30 grandchildren, Jenny Deskins (Dennis), Pamela Deskins (Charles) and Devon Wallen Brogan all of Indianapolis, Karkeia Wallen Crenshaw of Missouri City, TX, Gregory Green (Tiffany), Johnny Nichols, Christina Cumba all of Indianapolis, Dylon Bauerle of Spring, TX, Anjelica Wallen of Indianapolis, Zackery, Jacob and Logan Shriber of Liberty, SC, Madison and Victoria Smelley of Spring, TX, Jerry G. Wallen and Heaven Leigh Wallen both of Indianapolis, Cheyenne, Brandon and Elexi Wallen all of Branford, FL, Autumn Baber and Payten Earnest of North Vernon, Tyler Deskins, Jennifer Wallen, Jacob Toth, Brittney and Nichole Wallen, Jay and Chris Arnold all of Indianapolis and Jerry Wallen of Branford, FL, and six great-grandchildren, Charlie and Jayden Norris, Dennis Deskins all of Indianapolis and Jayla, Jaylen and Reginal Crenshaw of Missouri City, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Kyle Wallen and Bessie Wallen Wooldridge; a daughter, Marla Wallen Burton and a grandson, James Earl Ensslin.

A special tribute to Ed,

On a cool October day
A good friend passed away!
Hi name was Ed Wallen, and I just want to say,
I have never met a man quite like him before.
He was known all over for his rods and reels,
He used to be quite the fisherman before he was taken ill.
Ed was like a cat that had nine lives!
He'd been gone many times before,
But always managed to come back for more.
I told folks that he was a walking miracle
And had cheated death on many a day
But I guess God decided today
He needed to take him away.
Memories of his will last forever,
Especially for those that cast a pole.
Made by Ed Wallen, a sometimes gruff but loving soul.
I know he's up in heaven now a pole in his hand,
Out of pain and worries in the Promised Land.
Ed, please say hi to my mother whom I miss so very much,
And know that our lives here have been forever touched.
By the memories we hold so dear to us,
Because Ed you were loved so very much!
May you walk with the angels.
May you soar with the eagles.
May you be held forever in God's tender embrace,
Until we meet again.
Your friend,
Amy Allen

Funeral Information

No services are planned at this time.

Donations Information

Memorial donations may be made to the family through the funeral home.