Wayne Steven Smith
Tuesday, September 20, 1955
Date of Death:
Saturday, July 18, 2015
Age:
59 years old
Visitation
Date: Thursday July 23, 2015
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Friday July 24, 2015
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Memorial Service
Date: Friday July 24, 2015
Time: 11:00 am
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Grandview Memorial Gardens [ view map ]
Tuesday, September 20, 1955
Date of Death:
Saturday, July 18, 2015
Age:
59 years old
Tuesday, September 20, 1955
Date of Death:
Saturday, July 18, 2015
Age:
59 years old
Wayne Steven Smith
Wayne Steven Smith died after a 5 month battle with cancer on Saturday July 18, 2015 at Season’s Hospice. He was born September 20, 1955 to Russell and Lucille Smith in Rochester MN. He graduated from Stewartville High School with the class of 1973.
Wayne was a hard worker having been raised on the family farm in SW Rochester and then going on to be a self- employed carpenter, framing, roofing and siding homes in the southern Minnesota area for over 30 years. He was the founder and partner with his family in the former Amish Furniture Barn in Oronoco.
Wayne was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved nature. He hunted through- out the continental United States, Alaska and Africa. Much time was spent at the family cabin in Ely. He was a member of the Safari Club International and the Southern Minnesota Sportsman’s Club in Rochester. In Alaska Wayne was certified as a Licensed Assistant Guide. In his youth he competed in the sport of smallbore rifle shooting.
Wayne was a generous man who loved spending time with his family, friends and dogs. Everywhere he went he enjoyed talking with people. He lived life to the fullest.
Wayne will be greatly missed. He is survived by his sisters Susan (Jim) Bartels, Carolee Schandorff , his brother Daryl (Melinda) Smith, aunts Margo (Bill) Mestad, Betty Ann Christenson, Mary Ann Smith, his nieces Brenda (David) Gregory, Terra Schandorff, Telisha Vandewalker, Tatia (Al) Jostock, Heather Smith, Lisa(Dan) Mcpherson, his nephews Nathan Smith, JJ (Janet) Bartels, 9 great nieces, 3 great nephews and many special cousins in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Colorado.
He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, Brother-in- law Terry Schandorff and nephew Aaron.
The memorial service for Wayne will be 11:00 a.m. Friday July 24, 2015 in River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home, with Rev. Pat Thomas officiating. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Rochester. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday July 23, 2015 at the funeral home and one hour before the service on Friday.
Condolences
The family of Wayne Steven Smith has received the following condolences.
Rest in Peace Wayne - I will always remember your smile. Prayers to the family....
No farewell words were spoken.
No time to say goodbye.
He was gone before we knew it.
And only God knows why.
Though Wayne is no longer around,
Memories of him remain in our hearts.
I am so deeply saddened to hear of Wayne's passing. Wayne and I (and Daryl) had many adventures together many years ago-never a dull moment. He really was one of the good guys! My condolences to all of you, especially to you Daryl, I know how close you two were. May you take some comfort knowing Wayne is at peace and out of pain. With very fond memories, Terri McConnell
we wish to extend our deepest sympathy to Wayne's family. Daryl and Wayne worked many hours reroofing our old home and building new steps and railings. They did amazing work. Marveled at all the wonderful travels Wayne told us about. We know you all will have great memories of this fine man. God grant you peace.
We are so sorry for your loss. It seems the stronger we love the harder it is when we lose someone. I can tell you the hurt never goes away, but it does get easier to bare. Our prayers are with you and always remember our loved ones walk among us always. Rest in peace Wayne
Liz(Beth) Blom
Curt Smith
I was so saddened to hear about Wayne. I have many hunting pictures of Wayne hanging in my garage and such fond memories of him and the entire family. My heartfelt condolences to all of you.
Dayton Kruger
I am sorry for your loss. I spent a lot of time at the Amish Furniture Barn. Everyone I met in the family was always very nice to me. Thank you for those memories and rest in peace Wayne.
Keysha Hoehne
R.I.P. Wayne... my condolences to the Smith family. Wayne was a great guy and a great teacher, he taught me how to be a carpenter and for that I thank him.. he was the kind of man that could see the good in anyone and was willing to give even the worst a chance. He will be missed by many. Rest in peace Wayne
Our condolences to the family. Wayne was a great guy and we were privileged to know him, right ;)
RIP Wayne. I remember listening to him go through all of his hunting adventures.. My condolences to all the family.
So sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. He fought the battle hard and strong. I will miss seeing his smiling face on the jobsites ? He's now trading notes with the best carpenter of all, our Lord Jesus Christ. I'm sure he will be catching up with my dad and swapping great hunting stories as well! RIP Wayne