Wayne V. Viner
Wednesday, December 12, 1928
Date of Death:
Sunday, February 26, 2017
Age:
88 years old
Wednesday, December 12, 1928
Date of Death:
Sunday, February 26, 2017
Age:
88 years old
Wednesday, December 12, 1928
Date of Death:
Sunday, February 26, 2017
Age:
88 years old
Wayne V. Viner
Wayne V. Viner, 88, formerly of LaCrosse, WI, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2017 at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN.
He was born to Ellsworth and Amy (Strahl) Viner in La Crosse, WI. Wayne was the second oldest of ten children. He graduated from Central High School in LaCrosse, WI.
In 1948, Wayne joined the United States Air Force. He was attached to a Statistical Unit and was stationed in Wiesbaden, Germany for three years. The air lift was going on and he could identify all planes just by their sound.
In 1952, he left the Air Force and married Joan Gilles in LaCrosse, WI. Together they raised twelve children and had 64 years of love, work, joys, tears, and adventures.
Wayne enjoyed traveling, camping, fishing, playing cards, and was a stalwart Green Bay Packer fan.
He worked for Allis Chalmers for 23 years and then worked for Dairyland Power Electric Company for 23 years. He was a long time member of the American Legion Post 52 in La Crosse, WI.
He is survived by his wife Joan of Rochester, his children Anne (Noel) Veglahn of Westby, WI, Susan (Dan) Ryan of Rochester, Jane (Tim Thomas) Hill of Portage, WI, Mary (John) Lindahl of Stoddard, WI, Mark Viner of Portales, NM, Janet (Wade) Glenn of Eagan, MN, John (Kris) Viner of Mt. Horeb, WI, David Viner of Hayward, WI, Steven (Nancy) Viner of Shelbourne, VT, Matt (Gigi) Viner of Chetek, WI, a daughter-in-law Chris Viner of Davenport, IA, twenty-one grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren, a brother Harland (Ruth) Viner of Holmen, WI, sisters Garnet (Len) Fleming of FL, Darlene Lassig of LaCrosse, Carole (Jan) Whitbeck of Baraboo, WI and sisters-in-laws Leslie Viner and Margorie Viner.
He is sadly preceded in death by two sons; Tim (Judy) and Paul, brothers Ellsworth, Eldon (Helen), Eugene (Ginny), Harold, a sister Irene (Earl) Eveland and his parents Ellsworth and Amy.
The Memorial Mass for Wayne will be held on Friday, March 3, 2017 at 11:00AM at Pax Christi Catholic Church in Rochester with Fr. Joe Fogal officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the Mass at church.
Macken Funeral Home is handling the arrangements and online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of Wayne V. Viner has received the following condolences.
Dear Joan and Family.
Sorry to hear about Wayne passing, although I haven't seen him for a long time, I always considered him a friend. I regret that I cannot attend the services (because I am in Alabama), so I want to send my condolences this way. I have some fond memories of days gone by when Charo and I would go out for dinner with you. So now the two of them are enjoying talking about old times up in heaven.
Sincerely
Tom
The loss of a loved one is a very sad and heavy load to bare. May you find comfort at Acts 24:15 "And I have hope toward God, which hope these men also look forward to, that there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous." Please accept my deepest sympathy, and may Jehovah God comfort you and your family during this difficult time.
We will all miss Grandpa and Great-Grandpa very much! Even though we won't be at the funeral, we are thinking of him and the rest of the family gathered there and are happy that he is in a better place!
-Brian Viner
Dear Joan, So sorry to read that you have lost your friend, companion and long time lover. I have lost touch with you, but I remember many good times playing cards and working together in the lab. I have on occasion talked with Ruth and Harland at the clinic, inquired about where you were living and how you are doing. I have not seen them for awhile.
My sincerest sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God hold your hand in the future.
Grace Smith
Joan and Viner Family,
We are sending long distance love, healing and condolences hearing of the loss of dear Wayne. We are so sorry for this great loss...what a fine man.
The Stafne Family
So sorry for your loss. Aunt Joan and all of the family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Memories of my younger days, spending summer days with you all, will always be with me. Thank you, Love.
So sorry for your loss.