Service Information
Wayne E. Schellenberg, age 83, of Hector, Minnesota, passed away Monday, February 4, 2019, at Lakeview Ranch in Darwin, Minnesota.
Gathering of family and friends has been RESCHEDULED to Thursday, February 14, 2019, from 5:00-7:00 P.M. at the Hughes-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hector.
Interment will be held on Friday February 15, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Memorials preferred to Disabled American Veterans (D.A.V.) 843 40th Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421, in honor of Wayne.
Obituary
Wayne Everett Schellenberg was born June 1, 1935 in Slayton, Minnesota. He was baptized into the Lutheran faith. On August 28, 1953, Wayne entered active duty in the United States Marine Corps and proudly served his country during the Korean War. During this time, he also earned his GED. He received his Honorable Discharge on August 27, 1956, having attained the rank of Corporal. Wayne continued his education at Dunwoody Institute and the University of Minnesota earning his degrees in Print Media.
On August 24, 1957, Wayne was united in marriage to Diane Schmeckpeper at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in St. Paul. They made their home in the metro area and were blessed with two children, Michael and Julie. Wayne was employed through the years with Post Publications as a composer and printer, and retired in 1983. In 2002, Wayne and Diane moved to Brookfield Township to be near their son, Mike. He and Diane were blessed with 57 years of marriage when Diane passed away on March 9, 2015.
Wayne was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and liked working in their garden. Woodworking was one of Wayne’s favorite hobbies. After moving to Hector, Wayne attended Trinity Lutheran Church in Brookfield Township, rural Hector. He was a member of the American Legion.
Early Monday morning, February 4, 2019, Wayne passed away at Lakeview Ranch near Darwin, having reached the age of 83 years, 8 months, 3 days. Blessed be his memory.
Wayne is survived by his:
Son, Michael Schellenberg and his wife, Gina, of Hector, Minnesota;
Daughter, Julie Eiken and her husband, Todd, of Lindstrom, Minnesota;
Grandchildren: Leah (Andy) Lueck, Samantha Schellenberg (Matt Waage, significant other), Andrea (Justin) Bonhiver, and Chad Eiken;
Great-Grandchildren: Connor Lueck, Courtney Lueck, and Cassie Lueck;
Sister-in-law, Joy Schmeckpeper of St. Paul, Minnesota;
other relatives, and friends.
Wayne was preceded in death by his wife, Diane Schellenberg, and by her parents, Ernie and Del Schmeckpeper.
Sandy Julian says
So sorry for your loss Mike and family. Our thoughts and prayers
are with all…I always enjoyed visiting with him when we were together
at the birthday parties…Keeping you in our prayers.
Sandy and Chuck
Bob Strong says
My sincere condolences on your loss. I pray that memories of happier times will see you through your time of grief!
God gave us memory so we might enjoy roses in winter.”
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Jo Larson Reck says
Dear Mike and Gina~
I am so sorry for the loss of your father (father in law) It is always hard to lose someone who was so instrumental in helping you become the person you are today. I know he has been struggling for a very long time because of the prayers you have asked for in the church bulletin, and I’m sure he is now at peace. I am sending my sincere sympathy and wishing you a lifetime of the good memories you have gathered over the years~ Jo
Gene and Lori Zempel says
So sorry to hear Mike, Gina, and family, hugs thoughts and prayers to all. Gene always enjoyed visiting with
your dad at get togethers at your house. He is now free of paining and suffering. Again our condolences to you.
Gene and Lori
Gayle J. Grimm says
So sorry to hear about your loss. I am happy we got to know your parents, Mike.
Jack and Gayle Grimm