Wayne W. Center, 78, formerly of Earl Park, passed away the morning of Wednesday, September 26, 2012 in his home in Sevierville , Tennessee . He was born July 15, 1934 at home in Earl Park to the late Les and Bertha (Watkins) Center and was a graduate of Raub High School in 1952. His marriage to Gail Yeager, his high school sweetheart, began on July 20, 1952 in a small log cabin in Earl Park. She survives. Wayne and Gail farmed South of Raub for many years where they grew corn, soybeans, wheat, raised cattle and where they happlily raised their loving family. Wayne and his brother Don also farmed together for many years. Wayne & Gail owned and operated an antique store in the old Raub School House for several years before they moved to Tennessee in 1972. While in Tennessee they raised cattle some but mostly continued their love of antiques in the restore "Old Barn Antique store" at thier home. Mr. Center was a former Benton County Councilman and 4-H Leader for Benton County, both for several years. He enjoyed working with his hands woodworking, welding, farming and raising cattle. Most importantly, he enjoyed raising his family. Surviving with his wife are two sons, Keith Center of Sevierville, TN and David Center (wife: Helen) of Boswell, IN; three daughters, Holly Carr (husband: Mike) of Sevierville, Kathy Schlotman (husband: Steve) of Kentland and Jackie Hardebeck (husband: Mark) of Kentlandand a brother, Don Center also of Kentland. Wayne loved spending time with his family, especially his 15 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. (Kentland time) until the time of funeral service at 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home of Kentland; Father Robert Bernotas to officiate. Interment to follow in Prairie Dale Cemetery, Iroquois, Illinois .Memorials may be made to the Benton Community Foundation for the Benton County 4-H Fund, in his honor.