Wallace J. Fester

Lackland AFB, TX; Scott Field, IL; Hamilton Field, CA; Germany; / World War II
  • Military specialty: Radio Operator
  • Awards: Unknown

b. 17 May 1929, d. 18 May 1969. Wallace Joseph Fester, born to Olaf and Gertrude (Backus) Fester in Lamberton, MN, attended the Jeffers, MN public schools and graduated in 1947. He then entered the U.S. Air Force, serving from 11 Jun 1947 to 01 Jun 1950.  During his military service, he was stationed at Lackland AFB, TX; Scott Field, IL; Hamilton Field, CA; and Germany.

On 26 Apr 1951, he married Opal Peterson; they had 6 children.

He worked for Peter J. Schweitzer’s at Windom, and was employed there at the time of his death.

He was a member of the VFW.

Buried at Jeffers Cemetery in Jeffers, MN.

  • Obituary: Yes