Wayne Lee Pledger

Wayne Lee Pledger

Wayne Lee Pledger, age 64, of Wilmington, DE died Friday, March 30th, 2012.

Wayne attended St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas where he earned a Bachelors of Science in physics and graduated in 1969.

Wayne was employed by the DuPont Company in the manufacturing and administrative divisions of the Photo Products Department. He was also an excellent cook and self employed under "Your Personal Chef."

Wayne also enjoyed woodworking as well as clock making and repair. He did a lot of handyman work for others in many capacities.

Wayne was an Army veteran who served in Korea. He was also very active in the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and also the St. Francis Renewal Center.

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Edna Palmer Pledger. He is survived by his step parents, Tony and Anne Gunderson, his brother, James Pledger, sister, Lisa Pledger, and several nephews, nieces, aunts and many friends including Donald V. Davies of Nottingham, PA.

A funeral mass will be offered at 10:30 AM on Friday, April 20th, 2012 at the Sacred Heart Oratory, 917 North Madison Street, Wilmington, DE 19801. Committal service will be held after the mass at 2:00pm at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 2465 Chesapeake City Rd, Bear, DE 19701.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the St. Francis Renewal Center, 1909 Prior Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809.

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