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Wayne Janke Obituary

Janke, Wayne F. Formerly of Bay View, found peace Wednesday. Dec. 12, 2012 at the age of 71 years. Wayne was retired from Roadway Express, Milwaukee, after 39 years of dedicated service. He is the beloved Father of: Michelle (Keith) Sommers, Wendy (Dale) Engel and Jonathan Janke (Kari). Loving Brother of: Sue (Roberto) Roman and Mariellen (Jan) Janiszewski. Proud Grand Father of: Ryan, Ashley and Courtney, other relatives and many friends also survive him. A memorial service will be held Monday, Dec. 17, at 7PM, with a visitation from 5PM until the time of services. All at the funeral home. Legacy Funeral Services 2974 Main St. East Troy, WI. 53120 262-642-5057

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Dec. 14, 2012.

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December 20, 2012

Will miss you big brother, had some great talks this last year, so grateful you found peace with God this last year, love you anw will miss you, your baby sister, Sue.

Bill Prince

December 18, 2012

Sorry to hear about Wayne. I worked with him at Roadway years ago, he was a great guy.

gerald tracy

December 15, 2012

sorry about wayne don and i worked with him in milwaukee fun guy will be missed

December 15, 2012

sad day will miss u garbie

Steve Woodward

December 15, 2012

whenever I think of Wayne I always smile,we had so many laughs together. Have a safe trip Pa,and slow down on the corners!

Michael Priebe

December 14, 2012

I knew Wayne for fourty years at Roadway and will miss him greatly.

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