Wallace “Wally” E. Towne, 81, of Sugar Camp, died Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013, at his home. He was born Nov. 28, 1931, in Rhinelander to Elmer and Esther (Lindgren) Towne. He married Joyce Sweet in 1952 in Rhinelander. Wally served in the Wisconsin National Guard. Wally is survived by his wife, Joyce of Sugar Camp; four children, Michael (Jeanie Priebe) Towne of Sheboygan, Rick (Dawn Miller) Towne of Rhinelander, Dawn (Robert) Lavender of Sugar Camp and Susan (Scott) Smits of Hustisford; eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren; a sister, Carmen, and her husband, Red; and faithful dog, Weeze. He was preceded in death by a son, Rodney; a grandson, Chad; and a brother, David. At Wally’s request, there will be no formal funeral service but family will gather for a Celebration of Life later. (Carlson Funeral Home)