Wayne Milton King

Wayne Milton King

Wayne Milton King, passed away peacefully December 5th, 2016 at the age of 73, at his home in Palm Springs, California surrounded by his family and friends.

Wayne was born in Hayward, CA. His family moved to St. Paul, MN. Wayne graduated from Mechanics Arts High School, he then enlisted in the US Army and served in the military from 1961-1964. He was stationed in Munich, Germany, where he met the love of his life, Christa. They returned to the states where Wayne's grocery career started at Knowland's Supermarket in St. Paul, MN. Wayne worked in the wholesale grocery business for a while until he moved to Northwestern Wisconsin where his family owned a resort for many years.

Wayne and Christa opened their first grocery store in Danbury, Wisconsin in November 1975. Their grocery business quickly grew into a chain of high quality, diverse service supermarkets. Wayne always took great pride in the business and appreciated all of his hard working employees. He loved the hustle and bustle of the busy weekends and holidays.

Wayne spent 56 years with his loving wife Christa. Together they raised two children, Michael and Chanda. They also enjoyed spending lots of time with their three grandchildren Mitchell, Austin and Marissa and taking them on wonderful adventures around the world.

Together, Wayne and Christa loved living life to the fullest. They enjoyed drinking fine wine with friends, eating great food, spending summers at the lake pontooning as well as dancing the nights away. The memories they made together with their family and friends will forever be cherished.

Wayne had an incredible zest for life; he had a vibrant and boisterous personality, which was contagious when he entered any room. He was able to strike up a conversation with anybody at any time to share stories and laughter.

Wayne is survived by his wife Christa, his son Michael, daughter Chanda (Mark), grandchildren Mitchell (Lane), Austin, Marissa, one brother and three sisters. Wayne was preceded in death by his mother Cecil, his father Milton, brothers Daniel and Ronald.

He will be loved and missed by all of us.

There will be no funeral services.

There will be a celebration of his life in Palm Springs, CA and in the Webster, WI area at a later date.

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