Wayne F. Devery, 72 of Eau Claire, WI, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2011 after a 4 year courageous battle with melanoma cancer, at home under the care of Mayo Clinic Hospice, with his loving family by his side.
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Wayne was born in Rochester, MN on March 8, 1939 to Harry and Pearl (Atkinson)
Devery.
He was united in marriage to Nancy Ferguson on August 20, 1960 at Grace Lutheran Church in Eau Claire.
Wayne joined the United States Army Reserve Program in 1959 and served through 1965. During that period he served 2 years as a Military Policeman in Ft. Gordon, GA. and the remaining time with the HQ CO, of the 397th Engineer Battalion in Eau Claire.
He was accepted into the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin .... Rose to Master Mason in Sanctuary Lodge Number 347 in Eau Claire, he then went on to join the fun group of Masons by being admitted to the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. He enjoyed the Shriner's very much and served many years before resigning from the fraternity. |
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Wayne earned his BA degree from University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire in Business Administration, Masters and Specialist Degrees from the University of Wisconsin Stout, in Menomonie, WI. After graduation, Wayne was Purchasing Agent at Uniroyal in Eau Claire for a few years, then he and his family moved to Menomonie, where he served as Business Administrator for the Menomonie Public Schools for 30 years.
He also belonged to many organizations over the years such as, serving on the board for the American Lutheran Nursing Homes, Condo boards, in FL., and served in organizations such as Lions Club etc.
Upon Retirement, Wayne and his wife enjoyed many summers at their lake home entertaining their children and grandchildren. The winters were spent at their home in Sarasota, FL.
Wayne enjoyed travel, golf, camping, spending time with family and friends. He will always be remembered for his quick wit, sense of humor and playing the stump fiddle. He inspired everyone with his positive outlook on life. His courage inspired many.
He is survived by his wife Nancy, three children, Mark (Rita) Devery, Menomonie, Pamela (Steve) Kruchten, Eagan, MN., Susan (Richard) Deal, Plymouth, MN. ; eight grandchildren, Melissa and Ryan Devery, Nicole, Allison and Joseph Kruchten and Rachael, Taylor and Michael Deal ; sister Aleeta (Robert) Brekke, Rosemount, MN. ; sister-in-law Miriam Devery, MN ; brother-in-law Richard (Deanne) Ferguson, Texas, many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Charles and Glenn Devery and sisters Martha Seleman and Carna Bernard.
Funeral services will be on Monday, October 10, 2011 at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1314 E. Lexington Blvd., Eau Claire, WI 54701 with Pastor Heather Wigdahl officiating.
Inurnment will be in Lakeview Cemetery on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 11 a.m. where full military honors will be provided by American Legion Post # 53.
Visitation will be on Monday, October 10, from 9 a.m. until time of services at the church.
Memorials may be given to Mayo Clinic Hospice, P.O. Box 2060, Eau Claire, WI 54701 or to the charity of your choice.
To send the family on-line condolences, please visit www.fullerspeckienhulke.com
Fuller Speckien Hulke Funeral Home, 3209 Rudolph Rd., Eau Claire, WI 54701 is assisting the family with arrangements.
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