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Mar 27, 1950 - Jul 23, 2025
I had not seen Wayne for a long time but I always enjoyed our conversations. I first met him at his Athens "Beach House tropical fish site." Great guy! Prayers to the family!
Tad Cuckler
August 14, 2025 | Athens, OH | Friend
Sending thoughts and Prayers
Wayne always had a smile and was a friend to all who knew him, he will be missed by us all
Larry Baringer
July 29, 2025 | Friend
I will always remember Wayne as the spark of joy living next to us growing up. He and my brother Doug kept things fun and interesting. Their two cups and a string, competition with the phone company , between their bedrooms was fun to watch. He will be missed, but I am so grateful for the memories. May wonderful memories bring peace to Joyce and his family.
Margy Miner
July 29, 2025 | Litchfield, CT
I am very saddened to hear of Wayne’s passing. My deepest condolences to Joyce and the family. I worked at the Beach House in Athens from 1995-2000. He wasn’t just an employer, he was a friend and mentor. I chose my career in aquariums and aquaculture because of Wayne. He gave me a great environment to learn, and taught me so very much. The world lost a great man and he will be truly missed. Thank you Wayne for everything you did for me, and rest in peace my friend.
Brent Rupnik
July 28, 2025 | Vero Beach, FL | Friend
I am so sad for the whole family, especially Joyce, Forest and Brook. I will never forget my times on the farm in the early 80s. I will miss seeing Wayne‘s presence online, it always made me think of all of you when he posted or commented on something I had posted. I will always remember him with fondness. I am really so very sorry for your loss. Sending hugs from Switzerland.
Sarah (O‘Connell) Miescher
July 28, 2025 | Bern, Switzerland | Friend
Wayne's passing is like a great tree falling in a forest. It leaves an empty space, just like the empty space in the hearts of those who loved him.
Louis M Duchez
July 26, 2025 | Berea, OH | Family
Sorry for the loss of Wayne .he was a great neighbor and friend he will be missed
Richard and Nancy Howard
July 25, 2025 | Guysville, OH | Friend
I am so sorry to the Pae family. Wayne always had a kind word and a smile. Alicia married into such a caring and loving family. I/we feel so blessed to have gotten to know Wayne over the years.
The family is always in our thoughts and prayers
Jana LEHMAN
July 25, 2025 | Haydenville, OH | Family
So sorry to hear that Wayne passed.
Wayne and Joyce were great friends and neighbors.
Benuel Stoltzfus
July 25, 2025 | Guysville, OH | Friend
Wayne Robert Pae, age 75, of Guysville, died Wednesday afternoon, July 23, 2025 at his home. Born March 27, 1950 in Cleveland, he was the son of the late Robert Thomas Pae and Geraldine O’Connell Pae.
A graduate of Cleveland Heights High School, he attended Ohio University. He was a beef cattle farmer, and had also been involved in dairy cattle and Scottish Highland cattle. He operated Beach House Aquarium Stores in Athens, Lancaster and Cleveland. He was a member of the Albany Baptist Church.
Wayne enjoyed woodworking, furniture and cabinet making, snorkeling in Hawaii, all of nature, and most especially his family.
Wayne is survived by his wife, Joyce Robertson Pae; three sons, Forest Pae, Brook (Alicia) Pae and Tony Jones all of Guysville; six grandchildren, Morgan (Cole) Weimer, Hunter Pae and Paige Waldron, Colton (Emily) Pae, Haylee Pae and Brian Fox, Ashlyn Hucks and Rylan Hucks; a former daughter in law, Jennifer Castle and Lane Sams; five great grandchildren, Levi Fox, Kolson Fox, Case Fox, Walker Pae and Cooper Weimer; a sister, Joanne (Richard) Hughes of Guysville; and two nieces, Christina Ross and Zeev Friedman, and Marissa Ross. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by a sister, Rosemary Pae Duchez.
A graveside service will be conducted Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Bishop- Flanders Cemetery, Lawson Road, Lodi Township, Guysville 45735 with Pastor Tim Woodyard officiating. Those attending are encouraged to dress in Aloha (Hawaiian) Wear. Family and friends are invited to a meal at the St. Johns Catholic Church, 3176 Dutch Ridge Rd., Guysville 45735 following the graveside service. Side dishes greatly appreciated for the luncheon and may be dropped off at the Church prior to the graveside service. Arrangements are with Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, Athens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Albany Baptist Church, P.O. Box 360, Albany, OH 45701. Please share a memory, a note of condolence or sign the online register at www.jagersfuneralhome.com.
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