Tom T. Wallace

Tom T. Wallace, 76, died June 9^th, 2026, surrounded by love and family.

Born on October 15^th, 1949, in Springfield Missouri. In 1952, soon after the birth of his baby brother Arland, the Wallace family packed up and moved to Wichita, Ks. After graduating East High School in 1967, where he ran on the Track team, Tom attended Wichita State University briefly in 1968, pledging with Delta Sigma Phi. Tom soon joined the Naval Reserves in 1969 and saw active duty in Hawaii from 1970 to 1972, during the Vietnam War era. Tom remained in the Reserves until 1975, obtaining the rank of E-5 2^nd Class Petty Officer, Quartermaster – Assistant to Navigator.

Returning to Wichita, Tom became owner and president of Mercury Printing in 1972. Over the next two decades, Mercury Printing earned a reputation in quality and craftsmanship. Starting in 1993, Tom transitioned to Printing Inc., also in Wichita Kansas; working as VP of Production Management and VP of Sales/Marketing. Tom continued working in the printing business until semi-retiring in 2018.

Always drawn to the water, Tom spent many summer months with friends and family water skiing, fishing, or just relaxing under the sun. Fond memories are often shared of the family houseboat trips to Table Rock Lake, Eldorado Lake, and the Ozarks.

An avid sports fan, Tom held season tickets and supported both WSU Shocker baseball and basketball for over three decades. Tom bowled in league play, hunted all across the country, and played golf any chance he could get. He also heavily supported his children and grandchildren’s athletic contributions, most especially the travel baseball team that his son, Sean Mermis, played on, named after his printing company and his favorite team, the Mercury Yankees.

Thomas is preceded in death by his father, Ted Wallace and mother, Mildred (Thomas) Wallace; and brother, Arland L. Wallace.

He is survived by his wife, Jeanne Wallace of Wichita, Ks; his children Sean Mermis and Shane Wallace with wife Shanna Berry; and Meghan Wallace; and grandchildren, Kurt Mermis, Dakota Wallace and Syler Peany Wallace. And of course his best friend and loyal dog, Mickey.

Tom will be remembered as a man who inspired those around him to love what you do, ride the waves with a smile, and enjoy the breeze. And to always go your own way.

Services will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 19, 2026, at Downing & Lahey East Mortuary; 6555 E Central Ave, Wichita Ks. Military services will follow afterwards at Ascension Cemetery; located at 7200 E 45^th St N, Bel Aire.

The family would also like to thank the Harry Hynes Hospice Hospital’s amazing staff for their care and guidance.

Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuaries — East Wichita.