Gerald "Wayne" Lane's Obituary
Gerald “Wayne” Lane, 78, passed away on November 29, 2023, at his home in Maroa, IL.
Wayne was born to James and Dora Lane on March 17, 1945, in Pattonsville, VA. He married Antoinette “Toni” Miller on May 25, 1968, in Decatur, IL. He was a member of the Plumber and Pipefitters Union Local 65. Wayne loved old cars. He loved driving and going to car lots. He would buy old cars, fix them up and restore them, then sell them. He also liked to go to estate sales and always brought something home.
Wayne is survived by his daughter, Heather (Jeff) Ohlemeyer; brothers, Richard Lane, James (Betty) Lane, David (Kathy) Lane; sisters, Suella (Tom) Wallace, Viola Richardson, Marsha Weikle, Mary (Bill) Berg, Janeann Fessler; grandchildren, Lane (Maggie) Ohlemeyer, Mason Ohlemeyer, Kennadie Ohlemeyer, and many extended family and friends.
Wayne was preceded in death by his wife, Toni Lane; parents, James and Dora; daughter, Franchesca Lane; brother, Robert Lane.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, December 8, 2023, at 7:00 PM at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home.
A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, December 8, 2023, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home.
Memorials to Cancer Care.
Condolences and memories of Wayne may be shared at www.gracelandfairlawn.com
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