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Wayne Welkner Obituary
October 12, 1964 - October 6, 2024
Overland Park, Kansas - Wayne Paul Welkner of Overland Park, KS passed away suddenly October 6th with family at his side. He was 59 years old.
An organ donor, Wayne was given a "Heroes Walk" through the halls of Stormont Vail Health for his donations. Several people were given a new life through his unselfish act.
The son of Frank Paul Welkner and Marilyn Schneider Welkner, Wayne was born in Shawnee, KS. When he was 16 the family moved to Gibsonia, Pa. where he attended and graduated from high school. The Welkners then settled in Pensacola, Fla. in 1983. Wayne attended Pensacola Junior College prior to transferring to Pittsburg State University where he later graduated with a Master's degree in Printing Management.
Eventually Wayne started Tangent Press, a printing company in Lenexa, KS. He later merged with J&J Printing where he was instrumental in helping the company earn numerous local and national Printing of Excellence Awards. It was no secret that Wayne enjoyed getting ink under his nails. He was known to return to work late at night to meet a printing deadline.
Wayne was full of energy and loved the outdoors. When he wasn't on the job he was helping coach his son Ben's baseball team, leading confirmation class, supporting Roscoe with his hobbies, playing board games with nephews, riding bikes, working in his yard or tending to his fitness training
Wayne, who was predeceased by his father, is survived by his mother, sons Roscoe and Benjamin, ex-wife Peggy, sister Judy (Dianne), and brother Bill (Eleanor) in addition to nephews Nik, Adam (Megan) and Alex, niece Jacquie and several great nephews who viewed him as the "Fun Uncle."
The family will host a visitation Friday, Oct. 11, 2024 at 10:00 am with a service to follow at 11:00 am at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 7851 W. 119th St., Overland Park. A celebration of life will be held at a future date.
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for contributions to be made to Operation Wildlife, 23376 Guthrie Rd., Linwood, KS 66052 or Holy Cross Lutheran Church.
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davey richardson
October 3, 2025
Oh my Lord, I am so devastated to learn this. I am heartbroken for Peggy, and regret we lost contact. I was looking up Dean Hatfield, and came across this tragic loss.
I cannot put together words to express my sorrow or my grief for the Family.
Sympathy, Empathy and Love,
David W. Richardson
Sheila Saragusa Kilpatrick
December 4, 2024
I met Wayne many years ago. My then 8 year old introduced me to her friends who lived across the street. I used to babysit for him and Peggy all of the time. Wayne even hired me to help out with printing jobs while he owned Tangent Press. There are so many great things I could say about his demeanor and character. He was so very kind and had the biggest heart. He will be missed by everyone. Prayers for the family at this difficult time.
Scott Crouse
October 18, 2024
Wayne was a man with integrity, generosity and kindness. He was genuine and authentic. I had the pleasure of knowing him for nearly 20 years and always was amazed how available and kind he was to everyone. We will truly miss him and our prayers are with all those who loved him, especially his kids. We were all blessed to know him and hopefully instill in ourselves the example he exhibited in life.
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October 11, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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