Wayne Gary Woller, age 74, died January 22, 2019. He was born in Merrill, Wisconsin to the late Max Robert Woller and Corliss Ament Woller.
Wayne graduated from East Green Bay High School in 1962. He attended all the Reunions. He was very proud of his 5 years of service during the Vietnam Conflict. He was a Marine Paratrooper, which enabled him to be in In Harm’s Way with John Wayne. He was an active member of Holy Infant Catholic Church for many years and enjoyed being one of ‘The Ladies’ Mondays. He founded Wayne’s Dry Cleaners and enjoyed the friendships he gained through his business as well as serving his community. When not working, he enjoyed fishing, golfing and spending time with his family and friends. Upon retirement he was able to fully enjoy his favorite pastimes of RV travel and camping.
Wayne is survived by his three children, Jana Hough and husband David of High Point, Susan Pinardi and husband Dominick of Durham, Chris Woller of Durham; his partner in life Linda Francis of Durham; grandchildren Cooper, Alexis, Grace, Jessica and Christian; siblings Sally Lurquin (Bill Handler) of DePere, WI,
Sharon Woller of Slinger, WI, Sandy Manders (Bob) of DePere, WI, Max Woller, Jr (Evelyn) of Racine, WI, Gail Cornelissen of Postage, WI, Mary Schmidt of Green Bay, WI; sister-in-law Barb Thibeault; two aunts Ester and Dorothy Ament of WI; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother David Woller.
A funeral mass will be offered at 11:00 am from Holy Infant Catholic Church on Tuesday, January 29, 2019. The family greet friends from 10-10:45 am prior to the service at the church. A Rite of Christian burial will be held at Salisbury National Cemetery on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Semper Fi Fund, semperfifund.org, Catholic Charities, catholiccharitiesusa.org, or the charity of your choice.
Travis Francis
January 25, 2019 at 4:38 pmWayne was like a second father to me and a third grandfather to my children. he also treated my mother like the woman she has always been. He was very smart with tools and really helped improve all of our lives for the better. He will be sorely missed by a ton of people because he always treated people with respect and made us laugh during the 20 plus years we knew him. He is in a better place and god is getting a great man. We will miss you Wayne, and thanks for the memories. God bless.
Jo Carol
January 25, 2019 at 7:21 pmI did not know Mr. Woller but have know and worked with his daughter Jana for several years.
Prayers for comfort to his family.
Frances Hamacher
January 25, 2019 at 10:09 pmLoved the man. I sat beside Wayne at Mass for several years, counted collection with him and talked Green Bay Packer football. I will miss him. His family is in my prayers. Linda, you were the best thing that happened to Wayne. God Bless you.
Gail Robinson
January 26, 2019 at 11:01 amJana, my condolence to you and family. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Dwight Beverly
January 27, 2019 at 11:56 amChris & family, so sorry to hear of your loss.. Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this time & in the coming days !!! With love, Dwight & Mary (Lady)
Sharon Roth
January 27, 2019 at 3:32 pmFrom a chance encounter on a golf course, John and I found a decade long friendship. We were fortunate to spend time with Wayne and Linda playing golf, traveling and sharing a million laughs. Wayne was an extraordinary friend and will certainly be missed. Keep it in the short grass up there Wayne and please help John find his golf ball.
Terry and Mary Jane Mangum
January 28, 2019 at 3:54 amJana, Susan, and Chris,
We are sorry to hear about your loss. It is a very difficult time when your father is called Home. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. May God bless you and grant you peace and comfort in this trying time.
Terry and Mary Jane
Clayton Bean
January 28, 2019 at 11:56 amI have known Wayne, my next door neighbor for many years and played golf with him occasionally. He was a caring, gentle, and kind person and friend who loved life and daily thanked God for his time on earth. I miss him like a brother. God bless you Linda, his soulmate.
Tracey Nolander
January 29, 2019 at 3:04 pmJohn and I loved Wayne. We will miss him. Sending our thoughts and prayers to Linda and the family.
Rick Rees
January 29, 2019 at 8:28 pmI had the pleasure of knowing Wayne for over 35 years. I was fortunate to have played golf with him, fish with him and share many, many fun times together. He was funny and enjoyable to be around. I’ll miss seeing him around Durham. My condolences to Linda and his entire family. Hit ’em straight, Wayne!