Wally is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Darlene A. (Bey) Bartram whom he married June 6, 1975; sons & daughters-in-law, Gunnar Michael Bartram of Sidney, Ohio, Bryan Steven & Amy Bartram of Versailles, Ohio and Lance Fairfield & Kari Bartram of Liberty, Indiana; grandchildren, Zachary, Hayden, Ayla, Alayna, Lucy & Camry Bartram; brothers & sisters-in-law, Bart & Dorothy Bartram of New Milford, Connecticut, David Bartram of Hartford, Connecticut and Bill & Ann Bartram of Miami, Florida; sisters & brother-in-law, Sharon Bartram of New York and Nona & Tony Talerical of Schroon Lake, New York; father-in-law, Wilmer J. Bey of Versailles; brother-in-law, Steven L. Bey & Rhonda Poling of Versailles; close relatives, Phil Stutz and family of Rossburg, Ohio and Bob Stutz of Rossburg, Ohio; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Wally was also preceded in death by his sisters, Florence Oberstat, Betty LeClair and Dorothy Stock; and mother-in-law, Phyllis J. (Stutz) Bey.
Wally served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal with Combat V, Vietnamese Gallantry Cross with a Bronze Star, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal with device, Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and the Purple Heart Medal with a Bronze Star. Wally was a retired truck driver.
A celebration of Wally’s life will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey Zechar Funeral Home in Versailles. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
