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Wayne O'Brien Obituary

Wayne Joseph O'Brien, 91, passed away on September 13, 2013. Wayne was born in St. Paul, Kansas, January 28, 1922, the eldest of 8 children. The family moved to Tulsa, OK during the depression. He graduated from Marquette High School, served in the Air Force during World War II, attended Tulsa University, moved to Houston from Tulsa in 1948 where he had a successful career in engineering and was a founding member of St. Cecilia Catholic Church. After retiring, Wayne enjoyed spending weekends on his farm and serving as a Eucharistic Minister at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Dime Box, Texas.
He is survived by Rose, his devoted wife of 68 years, their 9 children: Mike (Mary Frances), Bill (Linda), Marty Freeman (Danny), Dennis (Carol), Jim (Barbara), David (fiancée, Nancy), Tim (Jean), Nancy Newton (Ken) and Mary Anne Schmitt (Tim); 18 grandchildren and his 13 precious great grandchildren.
Visitation with the family will be held at Waltrip Funeral Directors from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Monday, September 16, 2013. The vigil service will be at 7:00 p.m.. A celebration of Wayne's life will be held at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, 11720 Joan of Arc in Houston on September 17 at 10:30. Burial will be at a later date in Dime Box, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to the Society of St Vincent de Paul, 2403 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77021.

Published by Houston Chronicle on Sep. 15, 2013.
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Wayne was my timless first cousin who made everyone feel special. A bright light has gone out in this world, the end of an era. My condolences to Rose and his family.

Mildred O'Brien
Savoy, Illinois

September 20, 2013

Wayne O 'Brien was a special person in my life. Always nice with a great sense of humor who also demonstrated the love he had for life. I never heard an unkind word from his smiling face, which most the time he had because he was genuinely a kind person.It takes a lot of work to raise one child, but he.and Rose raised 9 very diverse, successful children. Yes, he was an active dad. The most important factor that I admired most was when someone was in need the family would all came together in unity. Wayne's knowledge and quick wit along with his love of farming will always be things I remember. But most memorable, is the love he had for Rose and all the kids and grandkids.

Kim Seither

September 19, 2013

Sorry about your loss. Mr. O'Brien was a great man.

Ted Mixon

September 17, 2013

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Margarita Gauvin

September 16, 2013

What wonderful memories one person shared with the world, we are sorry for all of you that lost your dad, but I know you have great memories to share with all the children, grandchildren. Blessings of pease and love.

johnny and rita kovar

September 16, 2013

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