Wayne Thompson
Wayne Thompson, 71, of Wausau passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2014 at his home.
He was born December 23, 1942 in Merrill to Evelyn (Krahn) Thompson of Merrill and the late Lee Thompson. Wayne served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Roosevelt during the Bay of Pigs. After being honorably discharged, Wayne returned to Merrill and on January 4, 1964 he married Sharon Kleiber. While raising their three children, Wayne worked as a custodian at Holy Name Catholic Church, Wausau and then at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Merrill until his retirement. He was a member of American Legion Montgomery Plant Post #10. Wayne was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing at Merrill, Trappe River and the Legion. In his earlier years, he enjoyed squirrel and deer hunting. Wayne was a supporter of the Wisconsin Badgers through the Mendota Club and devout Packer fan.
Survivors include his wife, Sharon of Wausau, mother, Evelyn Thompson of Merrill, three children, Michelle (Paul) Berger of Wausau, Brian (Kelly Ryder) Thompson of Wausau, Beth (Rick) Falkowski of Rothschild, grandson, Tyler Falkowski, granddaughter, Leah Thompson, his sister, Mary (Charles) Sapp of Wausau, five sisters-in-law, two brothers-in-law and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral mass will be celebrated at noon on Saturday, January 11, 2014, at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, 1104 S. 9th Ave., Wausau. Father James Horath will officiate. Visitation will be at the church on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services. You may sign our family guest book at helke.com.
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Sharon - I am so sorry to hear about Wayne. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mary Johnson
January 10, 2014
Sorry to hear about your loss our prayers are with you
Hank and Carole Zinser
January 10, 2014
Sharon & family - I am so sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you!
Shirley Hubert
January 9, 2014
Sharon and family sorry for your lost, God be with you all at this time.
January 8, 2014
Sharon,
So sorry to hear about Wayne's death. He has been in my prayers. The four years we were together at SFXCS are fondly remembered. We are in Florida or I would be at his funeral. You are all in my prayers.
Ira
January 8, 2014
So sorry to hear about the passing of Wayne. You are in my prayers.
Jeanette Brandt
January 8, 2014
We are so very sorry for your loss. Wayne will be missed but take some peace knowing that he will always live in your hearts and memories. With our deepest sympathy -
Mark and Patti Falkowski
Nikki, Patrick and Quinn McLaughlin
January 8, 2014
My prayers & thoughts are with all of you on the passing of your father. May you find peace in knowing that God has his Angels wrapping their wings around him. The healing will begin at your own time.
Barb Rueger
January 8, 2014
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