Wayne Arnett

Wayne Arnett, 74, of Rochester, passed away at home on Saturday, Jan.31, 2026, at 9:22 p.m.

He was born Sept. 5, 1951, in Salyersville, Kentucky, to Chester and Susie (Craft) Arnett. Wayne spent his career as an independent milk hauler before retiring from Dean Foods. His favorite pastimes included attending auctions, restoring antique furniture, gardening and caring for his farm animals and beloved pets.

He married Marsha Curtis on July 10, 1976, and together they had three children: Shannon (Fred) McGlothin of Rochester, Nathan (Fiancé Megan Woods) Arnett of Claypool, and Lindsey (Ryan) Reese of Rochester. Later, he married Luann Barton. Although they parted ways, Wayne kept close relationships with both former wives.

He is survived by his children; grandchildren Isaac Randall, Rachael Randall, Braxton McGlothin, and Tarick McGlothin, all of Rochester; sisters Helen Horn, Gloria (Larry) Calhoun, and Barbara (Jim) Swank, all of Rochester; brothers Don (Pat) Arnett, Memphis, Tenn., and Ronnie (Janelle) Arnett, Daniels, West Virginia; sister-in-law Carol Arnett, Argos; as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Wayne's adored dogs, Daisy and Chuck, and his cat, Jackie, also survive him.

He was preceded in death by his father Chester Arnett; mother Susie Arnett Stephens, brothers Tommie Hairm Arnett and Hoy Olin Arnett, sister Dorothy Mae Bryant, brothers-in-laws Virgil Bryant and Bob Horn, niece, Deb (Calhoun) Carpenter, and great-nephew Michael Calhoun.

Funeral service is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, Indiana. Friends may visit from 11 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.

Internment will take place at Athens Cemetery, Athens, Saturday, April 4, 2026.

Memorial donations may be directed to the Fulton County Animal Adoption and Education Center or the Michael Calhoun Memorial Fund at the Fulton County Community Foundation. Condolences can be shared online at www. zimmermanbrosfh.com.