Wayne Robert Lauer

Wayne Robert Lauer obituary, Middletown, NY

Wayne Robert Lauer

Wayne Lauer Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 20, 2024.
Wayne Robert Lauer, born on August 12, 1951, in Port Jervis, NY, passed away at the age of 73 on August 12, 2024, in Middletown, New York. Wayne was a cherished member of the community, known for his dedication and skill as a mechanic at Kolmar, where he worked for over 40 years.

Wayne graduated from Delaware Valley High School and later served in the Navy. His love for nature was profound, often expressed through his favorite hobbies, hunting and fishing. Wayne's commitment to the outdoors was further highlighted by his involvement with the Wayne Sporting Club in Milford, PA.

He leaves behind his significant other, Cheryl Fuller; his son, William H. Lauer; son and daughter-in-law, Michael P. Lauer and Megan R. Lauer; brother and sister-in-law, Vaughn K. Lauer and Mary S. Lauer; and his niece and nephew, Melissa D. Lauer and Matthew D. Lauer. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth John Lauer and Elizabeth J. (LaBar) Lauer and son James Kenneth Lauer. Also, cannot forget his fur companion Odi!

Details of the services to honor Wayne's life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Wayne can be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research at https://give.michaeljfox.org. Wayne will be remembered for his quiet strength and to the many he has helped along the way, deeply missed by all who knew him and took the natures path to heaven.

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September 1, 2024

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Bryanna Decker

September 1, 2024

Wayne was my best friend. We worked together and he trained me to be a mechanic at kolmar. We got very close during our work day. I'll never forget the time he looked at me and said you know I always wanted a daughter and now I have one. My kids would call him grandpa Wayne. We talked about everything and he was always there for me. Giving advice on everything. I'm going to miss you my friend. The many memories will never be forgotten.

Maggie Machado

August 26, 2024

Wayne was my friend for almost 30 years. We knew how to cheer each other up when we were down and we were always there for each other. He was a good friend and he's definitely going to be missed,

Donna Knight

August 25, 2024

I became friends with Wayne in high school. Years later we worked together. Shared many stories about family and our love of gardening. Wildlife. He was one of a kind. The gentle bear. Rest easy my friend.

AraseliBautista

August 24, 2024

He was a funny man made my day at work I had the opportunity to work with him.

Christopher Chapola

August 24, 2024

Hunting with Wayne one time for bears tells me that the bears pass by at 4 pm the stand I'm in about 345 he joins me I look at my watch and say it's 359 where is your bears he says don't move raises his rifle bang I turn and see a large bear drop he says came in from the other direction laugh every time I think about it

Nancy Gooding

August 24, 2024

Wayne was a wealth of knowledge and when I needed answers he was always very helpful. I remember I had asked him if he would want Rose of Sharon babies and took buckets of them. He would often tell me how they were doing and always thanked me for them. It was a pleasure Wayne to share something significant that you appreciated. Rest in peace my friend

Gordon Fleming

August 24, 2024

I worked with Wayne for many years. He was a good man he will be missed.

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