Service Information
Wayne G. Schuster, age 69, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at the Pali Momi Medical Center in Aiea, Hawaii.
A Public Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, September 24, 2021, from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. at the Brownton Community Center in Brownton, Minnesota.
Obituary
Wayne George Schuster was born on October 23, 1951, in Owatonna, Minnesota. He was the son of George and Ione (Schoaf) Schuster. Wayne was baptized as an infant and was later confirmed in his faith as a youth. He was a graduate from Ellendale High School and graduated from Winona State University with a Bachelor of Science in English Education and Speech.
On July 12, 1975, Wayne was united in marriage to Jane Ann Engrav at Rushford Lutheran Church in Rushford, Minnesota. This marriage was blessed with three children, Alison, Oliver and Jillian. Wayne and Jane resided in Brownton and later moved to Hutchinson, Minnesota. They shared 46 loving years of marriage.
Wayne was employed at Brownton High School, which later became McLeod West High School, for 34 years where he worked as an English Teacher and Athletic Director. He also coached a variety of sports over the years and directed high school plays.
Wayne enjoyed golfing, fishing, spoiling his grandchildren, and spending time with his dear family and close friends. He was a passionate man—often fiery about the things he cared deeply about and equally as quick to let go and forgive. Wayne will forever be loved for his generosity, kindness, thoughtfulness, storytelling, and joyous laugh.
Wayne passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at the Pali Momi Medical Center in Aiea, Hawaii, at the age of 69.
Blessed be his memory.
Wayne is survived by his:
Wife, Jane Schuster of Hutchinson, MN;
Children, Alison Kraft and her husband, Kyle Kraft, of Glencoe, MN;
Oliver Schuster and his wife, Maria Schuster, of Ewa Beach, HI; and
Jillian Malone and her husband, Marc Malone, of Prescott Valley, AZ.
8 Grandchildren, Drake Gustafson of Bloomington, MN,
Zuri, Evelyn, and Willow Kraft of Glencoe, MN,
George and Lylah Schuster of Ewa Beach, HI, and
Arran and Iona Malone of Prescott Valley, AZ;
Sister, Karen Sullivan and her husband, Dave Sullivan, of Sheboygan, WI;
Brother-in-law, Paul Engrav and his wife, Jeanneen Engrav, of Rushford, MN;
Many other relatives and friends.
Wayne is preceded in death by his Parents, George and Ione Schuster.
Julie Wacker Hanjani says
Our condolences to the family. Wayne was a great guy.
Ali and Julie Hanjani
Pauline Johnson says
Jane & family : So sorry and sad to hear – you are in our thoughts and prayers. HUGS Pauline Johnson & Gary V.
Steve Worm says
So sorry for your loss, Wayne was a good persneighbor, colleague, and friend.
Dawn Halverson says
So very sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers to you and your family.
Pam Kirsch says
So sorry for your loss. Wayne was passionate about education, a great colleague and friend. Praying for his family.
Pam and Rick Kirsch
Stephanie Baumgarten says
My deepest condolences to the Schuster family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Joyce Hochsprung says
Sending my sympathy to the family. Wayne was always willing to help out wherever he was needed.
Tammy Kucera says
Wow my heart sadden…….He was one of my favorite teachers and a Great coach………so many memories of him flooding through my mind……….God Bless you all and give you strength through this difficult time ??????????????
Tammy Kucera says
Wayne was one of my favorite teachers and coach…….His class was fun ?………..My mind is flooding with soooo many memories of him…….God Bless you all through this difficult ? time… He will be missed ???
Stephanie Shimer(Klucas) says
Prayers to the Schuster Family. He was a great teacher and all together great person. He will never be forgotten.
Kelly says
So sorry for your loss, Wayne was well respected.
Kelly Refsland
Nancy Greiner says
My deepest sympathy goes out to his family. Mr. Schuster was a great man and a wonderful teacher. I enjoyed knowing him. Sending thoughts and prayers to you all.
Jennifer Knick says
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Mr Schuster was an amazing presence in our school. Blessed to have known him.
Dianne Lee says
Jane and family, Just opened up our local paper and read about Wayne. My husband and I graduated with Wayne from Ellendale. We saw him at our 50th class renuion. We got to visit. He talked about how proud he was of his kids. So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Dianne and Allen Lee Class of 1969.
corey mclagan says
I would like to send my condolences to Jane and family during this difficult time! My prayers and thoughts for all of you! Corey
Darla Plevell (Genz) says
My condolences to the Schuster family. Many prayers in this time of loss.
Sharon sorenson says
So sorry for the loss of husband , father and grandfather! Can only imagine how fun he was as a grandpa. That laugh and smile and love for sports!!! We graduated from high school with Wayne. Our deepest sympathy. Mark and Sharon Sorenson(Langlie).
Reed & Rita Riskedahl says
We are saddened to hear of Wayne’s passing. Wayne was a good friend from childhood – first grade through college. We spent a lot of time & experiences together. The world was a richer place when you were with him. Our condolences on the loss of a good man.
Colleen Walburn(Schoaf) says
Sending Love to all the family.As names Schoaf/Schuster,us cousins
always sat by in School and best card&board game
partner at every Grandma,Grandpa’s
doings and Trick or Treat
Ellendale fun.
We always were in the
garden at our Gram’s
Gramp’s place helping
whether veggies,fruits,
such fun memories
and lovin our Gram’s
Mincemeat pie too.Hugs for
all!Colleen Walburn(Schoaf)
and Fam.You are all in
our prayers.TY for email notice
Marilyn as have had
various med procedures and eyes right now
a problem,have not
been on phone much or
internet.
Nancy says
So sorry for the loss of our cousin Wayne. We had a good talk at his Mom & Dad’s 50th wedding anniversary. My Dad,Marvin was Waynes mothers brother. We had great times playing games growing up together near Ellendale. Love to all.
Nancy Schoaf Lorenzen says
So sorry for the loss of our cousin Wayne. We had a good talk at his Mom & Dad’s 50th wedding anniversary. My Dad,Marvin was Waynes mothers brother. We had great times playing games growing up together near Ellendale. Love to all.