Wayne J. Stucky
Friday, July 1, 1932
Date of Death:
Sunday, June 11, 2023
Age:
90 years old
Visitation
Date: Saturday July 08, 2023
Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Celebration of Life
Date: Saturday July 08, 2023
Time: 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Luncheon
Lunch will be served at 12:00 p.m. in the River Park Reception Hall at Macken Funeral Home.
Friday, July 1, 1932
Date of Death:
Sunday, June 11, 2023
Age:
90 years old
Friday, July 1, 1932
Date of Death:
Sunday, June 11, 2023
Age:
90 years old
Wayne J. Stucky
Wayne J. Stucky – Rochester, MN
Wayne Joseph Stucky, 90, of Rochester, MN, died Sunday, June 11, 2023, surrounded by family.
Wayne was born July 1, 1932, in Pine Island, MN to John and Rose (Meek) Stucky. He was the youngest of 11 children. He graduated from Pine Island High School in 1950. After graduation Wayne moved to Minneapolis and began work as a letter carrier for the US Post Office.
On June 1, 1957, he married Nancy Ellen Hunter, and they had two daughters, Nancette and Stacie. In 1961 they moved to Rochester, MN where Wayne continued his career with the Post Office until his retirement after 33 years of service.
Wayne was a lifelong musician and began playing gigs with various swing and polka bands at the young age of 15. He often joked that he had his music union card before he had his driver’s license. Over the course of 60 years, he played trombone with the Chatfield Brass Band, Trombones Anonymous, numerous area polka bands, as well as playing in the “pit” for many Rochester Civic Theater productions. You could also find Wayne playing bugle in the Drum and Bugle Corp during parade season. Music and family were his life.
He is survived by his daughters, Nancette Stucky (Brad Churchward), Stacie Stucky, two granddaughters; Adrienne Fisk, Ali Rector (Dustin), two great grandchildren; Cicilia and Beau, and best friend and love, Kate Finley. He was preceded in death by his wife Nancy Stucky, five brothers, five sisters, and his parents.
A Celebration of Life will be held July 8, 2023, 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. open visitation, 11:30-12:00 p.m. family speaks in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home with a luncheon to follow at 12:00 p.m. The private burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer donations to the Chatfield Brass Band.
Condolences
The family of Wayne J. Stucky has received the following condolences.
To Wayne’s family and friends,
I remember Wayne, Nancy Nancette and Stacy. The fun times our families had together. I remember 1976 because Nancy and my mom decorated their basements in the 1776 to 1976 style. I still have an old cream can painted yellow used for dog food! I am proud to have known Wayne and his family.
Doug Bailey
Nancette and Stacie, I have so many memories of your Dad, Mom and time spent together at your house. Remembering Mitsie (the dog), your Mom's big fruit compote jar, your Dad's trombone, and dancing to ABBA in the basement of your home. Hoping memories are seeing you through this hard time as well .
Karen
So sorry for your loss! I always remember Wayne having the big smile on his face! He always always so friendly and kind.
Cheri (Prouty) Mueske
Stacie and Nancette;
We are very sorry to hear the news about you father. We hope you have many fond memories. God bless his soul.
Our hearts and prayers are with your families as you celebrate the life of your dad, grandpa and great-grandpa. Nancette and Stacie you were very blessed to have such a loving relationship with your dad. Hold on to your great memories of such a loving dad.