Wayne R. Childers

11/21/1933 - 1/25/2017

Of Gretna, Wayne - husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather - joined his parents, Ernest and Mae Childers, son David, and grandson Jeremiah to be with his Creator. Wayne was a corporal in the Marine Corps and served his country during the Korean War. He had a long-standing career during which he rose to managerial and executive positions at William T. Joyce Lumber/Hines Lumber and Werner Enterprises, then “retired” to building homes . Throughout his life, he was a farmer at heart. Wayne is survived by his wife Jeri, children Kurt , Karen Klausner, Val Lennard, Paul , Nancy Dobmeier  and John ; ten grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; four brothers, and three sisters. The family requests donations to a charity of your choice in Wayne's honor.


Visitation Monday 5-6:30 PM with Vigil Service 6:30 PM at church. Funeral Service Tuesday 10:30 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church 508 Angus St. Interment at a later date.