Wayne R. Zoerner, 69, of Kenosha, passed away Thursday, January 11th, 2007, at Aurora Medical Center. Born in Kenosha on May 28, 1937, he was the son of the late Clifford and Margaret (Kohls) Zoerner. At the age of one year, he and his family moved to Camden, AR, returning to Kenosha as a teenager where he graduated from Kenosha High School. He later graduated from the Midwest School of Broadcasting in Chicago. He was in the United States Army. Wayne was employed at American Motors/Chrysler, retiring in 1988. He was an active member of the First Baptist Church. He was also a member of UAW Local 72 Retirees, loved Horse Racing and was a die hard Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears fan. Surviving are two sons, David (Amy) Zoerner of Pleasant Prairie and Richard Zoerner of Ceres, CA; a daughter, Nancy (Tim) Garcia of Kingwood, TX; a sister, Betty A. Kexel of Kenosha; two brothers, Donald H. Zoerner of Cudahy, WI, and Willard O. (Dottie) Zoerner of Sarasota, FL; his companion, Alvie Huffstuttler of Pleasant Prairie; and six grandchildren, Twyla, Hunter, Gunnar, Christian, Vivian and Timothy III. Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 15th, at the First Baptist Church at 1:30 pm. Interment to follow at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park. Visitation will be held on Sunday at Proko Funeral Home from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm on Monday at the church from 12:30 pm until the time of the service. Memorials to WoMen's & Children's Horizons would be appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Betty and Gary Mentek
Dave and Amy,Look to heaven to see the highest stars and be at peace as you aquaint yourself with God. JOB 22:12:21We do not understand the intricate patterns of the stars in their courses, but we do know that He who created them does, and that just as surely as He guides them He is guiding a safe course for each of us. The widest thing in the universe is not space, it is the potential capacity of the human heart. Your father will never leave your heart. He will forever watch over you. Our condolences to you and your family,Gary and Betty Mentek and family
Don A. Nall
I had typed a "condolence" earlier but apparently it did not get to you. At any rate, Wayne and I were best friends, especially in Junior High School and a year or two earlier. We use to play sports "board games" endlessly! We were both avid baseball fans. We were also in the same High School Fraternity (TKO...Theta Kappa Omega), or "Tekes" as we were known. I haven't seen Wayne since graduation I don't guess. I've been to several "Class Reunions" but I guess because of distance WAyne didn't make those I attended. He was a great guy. I see where he graduated from a "Broadcasting" School. Did he ever get to do broadcasting? That was his dream and ambition when we were young guys together. He loved the St. Louis Cardinals then. Please know that my thoughts and prayers will be with all of you...the extended family. I am a retired Baptist pastor. I retired from 25 years as senior pastor of the First Baptist Church of Batesville, Arkansas (north central Arkansas). My wife and I live in Little Rock, Arkansas and have since 2001. We have two married daughters who live here as well. Don Nall
Bob & Sherri Singer
Dave & Amy, We are sorry to hear about the loss of your father, we wish we could be there for you at this time of sorrow. Bob & Sherri Singer
Nancy Patterson Foster
Wayne and I used to see-saw at recess in second grade. I remember that he would save a see-saw for me. What fun memories. Please accept my condolences. Nancy Patterson Foster
Amy Callahan
David and Amy,I am so sorry for your loss.Sincerely,Amy Callahan and Genevieve
David Mahaffey
Was a childhood friend,so sorry for your loss. Dave
Peggy Gillespie Lott
I have the best of memories of Wayne growing up on Lyons Lane in Camden, AR...walking home from school, playing kick-the-can on the corner after dark...but especially his friendship. My thoughts are with you, Betty, and to the children. Peggy
Beegie Wilson Caroom
Wayne and I always seemed to be sitting together in school since my name started with a "W" and he was a "Z" We had an ongoing war about the Cubs and the White Sox. I never tho't I would become a Cubs fan but I have in the last few years. I'm sure Wayne would heartily approve. I know how much y'all will miss him, I missed him for years when he and Chuck moved from Camden.I'm so sorry and I treasure all those fun fights he and I had.
David M. Parson
It is with heartfelt sympathy that I convey my deepest thoughts and prayers for Wayne's family. I am a 1955 high school graduate with Wayne. His presence will be missed.