The Austin College community extends sympathy and condolences to the family of Harold Wallace Totten. Wally served as a member of the Board of Trustees from 1986 until 1991 and remained a senior trustee until his death on August 30, 2024. 

Following two years of service in the U.S. Army, Wally returned to Sherman to work for his family’s business, Washington Iron Works Inc., representing the fifth generation to own and operate the company. He also owned and operated Washington Air and Day Packaging.

In addition to the Austin College Board of Trustees, Wally served on the Wilson N Jones Board for 12 years as a vice chairman and then became chairman in 1996. He was also the finance chairman of the Southern Gas Compression Conference and served on the State National Bank of Denison Board.

A memorial service for Wally was held September 10, 2024, at Dannel Funeral Home Chapel in Sherman.

See full obituary here.