Wayne Herbert Bond

Wayne Herbert Bond obituary

Wayne Herbert Bond

Wayne Bond Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Grose Funeral Home, Inc. on Feb. 3, 2026.
Wayne Herbert Bond, 99, of Lebanon, PA, entered into the open arms of his Saviour on January 30, 2026, at Kindred Place, Annville.

Born in Upper Tulpehocken twp., PA on May 24, 1926, he was a son of the late Herbert and Mary (Schucker) Bond.

A 1944 graduate of Penn-Bernville High School, he served in the U.S. Army during WWII. Wayne was a long-time employee as a machinist at Kercher Machine Works, Lebanon. He had been a member of First Baptist Church of Lebanon where he had served as a Sunday School teacher, Superintendent, deacon, and sang in the choir along with numerous men's groups. Later he had attended Lebanon Valley Bible Church and was a current member of Faith Baptist Church of Lebanon.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 72 years, Lillian (Stump) Bond and his daughter Donna. He is survived by daughter Monica, wife of Neil Rhen, of Lebanon; son-in-law Lee Keener, of Womelsdorf; sister Myrle Schlappich, of Bernville; brother Richard Bond, husband of Barbara, of Bernville; grandchildren, Steven Keener, husband of Terry, of Bainbridge, Seth Keener, of Mechanicsburg, Nathaniel Rhen, husband of Jessica, of Lebanon, Janelle Rhen, of Palmyra, Melissa, wife of Tyler Hayle, of Mountain Top, Derek Rhen, husband of Keshia, of Richland; and ten great grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by sisters Elsie Fritz and Anna Mae Speicher; and brothers Leroy, Arlan and Earl.

Private burial at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, PA. A memorial service will be held at Faith Baptist Church, 220 S. 22nd St., Lebanon, PA 17042 at a future date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Faith Baptist Church "Memorial Fund" at the above stated address.

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