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Wayne was born July 3, 1941 in Rochester, MN to Wilfred "Fritz" and Lula Mae "Judy" (Corliss) Vandal.
He graduated from John Marshall High School in 1961. He then worked for French's Produce for 25 years and later Pace Dairy for 15 years, until his retirement. He loved spending time with family, woodworking, bird watching and traveling the country in his RV. He especially loved working outdoors and carrying on family traditions of Sunday breakfast at McDonalds and hosting Christmas Eve for the entire family. Wayne married Kathy Niehus in 1999. The couple made their home in Kasson, MN.
Wayne is survived by his wife Kathy; four children from a previous marriage: Gary (Brenda) Vandal of Byron, Eric (Ramey) Vandal of Rochester, Dan (Michelle) Vandal of Rochester, Katy Vandal of Rochester, a sister: Rosemary (John) Lyman of Montana, a brother: Jim (Ruth) Vandal of Byron, 10 grandchildren: Kammi, Cory (Laura), Alyson (Jeff), Lauren (Brandon), Collin, Connor, Alex, Ari, Hailey, Azalyn and three great-grandchildren: Makalia, Henry and Cayden.
He is preceded in death by his parents and three brothers: Jerry, David and Dale.
The Memorial Gathering for Wayne will be held from 10:00AM until 12:00PM with Luncheon following on Friday, February 7, 2025 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
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