Wayne Staples, 91, a resident of Danbury, Wisconsin, passed away at home on Dec. 15, 2023. Wayne was born on March 4, 1932, to parents William and Katherine (Cloud) Staples in Swiss Township, Wisconsin.
Throughout Wayne’s life he worked as a heavy-equipment operator and as a truck driver for Lawrence-Johnson in Danbury, Wisconsin, and Earth Movers in Duluth, Minnesota. He worked construction for the St. Croix Tribal Center and Hopkins before becoming self-employed.
Wayne loved to work and keep himself busy. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and in his younger years he loved playing baseball.
Wayne was preceded in death by his loving wife, Renee; parents; sisters, Ruth, Josephine and Ann; and brother, Joe.
He is survived by his children, Scotty Staples, Jerry (Cheryl) Staples and Dawn (Larry Steltz) Staples; grandchildren, Amanda, Alan, Brad, Jamie, Darrell and Teddy; great-grandchildren, Lanie, Lucas, Dawson, Shaylea, Dylan and Jayce; great-great grandson, Lincoln; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Wayne will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 20, at 11 a.m., with visitation from 10-11 a.m., at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster. Honorary pallbearers are Amanda, Alan, Brad, Jamie, Darrell and Teddy. A luncheon will follow the service at the Danbury Town Hall.
Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster. Online condolences can be made at swedberg-taylor.com.
