Dallas Gene Wall Sr., owner and operator of Dallas’ Dairyette in Quapaw, Oklahoma, for over 50 years, died on Oct. 13. He was 84.
The restaurant at 103 N. Main St. (aka Route 66) closed for a few days after his death but reopened. Wall opened Dallas’ Dairyette in 1969.
The Facebook page for Dallas’ Dairyette posted a few memories and thank-yous after his passing:
A few years ago, a local made this short video about the restaurant:
According to his obituary, Wall also served as mayor of Quapaw for four years and its City Council for over 45 years.
Wall is survived by his wife, Patsy, and three sons, as well as numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was cremated.
(Image of Dallas’ Dairyette in Quapaw, Oklahoma, by Barbara Bannon via Flickr)