Wayne Lendale Hauptli

Obituary

Wayne Lendale Hauptli was born on June 18, 1943, in Redwood Falls, Minnesota.  He was the son of Leonard and Dorothy (Clark) Hauptli.  Wayne was baptized as an infant and later was confirmed in his faith as a youth both at New Avon Salem United Methodist Church in New Avon Township, Minnesota.  He received his education in Wabasso, Minnesota, graduating with the Wabasso High School Class of 1961.  Wayne entered active military service in the United States Army on July 27, 1961, and he received an Honorable Discharge on July 25, 1964.

On February 6, 1965, Wayne was united in marriage to Georgette Goubard at Church of Peace in Glencoe, Minnesota.  Wayne and Georgette made their home in Glencoe, Minnesota.  Their marriage was blessed with a daughter, Michelle.  Wayne and Georgette shared over 44 years of marriage until Georgette passed away on October 29, 2009. 

Wayne was a painter and owned and operated Hauptli Painting & Decorating.  He also worked at a mink farm, drove school bus and worked at Medallion Cabinetry in Waconia, Minnesota.

Wayne was a joker and liked to invent items.  He enjoyed wood working, fishing, making wood, country music and taking care of the garden with his wife, Georgette.  The extra food from his garden he would donate to the food shelf.  Wayne treasured the time spent with friends and family, especially has granddaughters. 

Wayne passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2016, at Glencoe Regional Health Services in Glencoe, Minnesota, at the age of 73 years, 4 months and 4 days.  Blessed be his memory.

Wayne is survived by his:
Daughter, Michelle Willhite and her husband, Darwin, of Brownton, MN;
Granddaughters, Sacha Willhite of Brownton, MN,
Kalista Willhite of Brownton, MN;
Sisters, Janice Loewe and her husband, John, of LeSueur, MN,
Joyce Sauter and her husband, David, of Pharr, TX,
Linda Littlefield and her husband, Dale, of Colorado Springs, CO,
Greta Franklin and her husband, Jim, of Redwood Falls, MN,
Sherrie Brink and her husband, Gary, of Alexandria, MN;
Brothers, Dale Hauptli and his wife, Karen, of Warsaw, MN,
Mylo Hauptli and his wife, Carrie, of Shell Beach, CA;
Sister-In-Law, Pat Mikita of Colorado Springs, CO;
Nieces, Nephews, Other relatives and many friends.

Wayne is preceded in death by his Parents, Leonard and Dorothy Hauptli; Wife, Georgette Hauptli; Brother, Paul Hauptli.