Wayne E. Wilmot, 74, of Monticello, Indiana, died on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at 2:54 p.m., in his residence with his loving wife Linda by his side. 

    Wayne was born on Thursday, July 15, 1948 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Kenneth and Jane Wilmot.  They both preceded him in death.

    On Sunday, March 26, 1972, in the Church of the Nazarene here in Monticello, Indiana, he married Linda K. Luse.  She survives.

    Wayne was born Fort Wayne, Indiana and raised in Ohio.  He worked for Alloy Rods of Monticello, Indiana up till they closed.  Wayne then went to Polymer in Monticello, Indiana and then Monon Trailer, in Monon, Indiana.  Wayne retired from Isom Construction of Reynolds, Indiana.  He was an avid bowler and bowled on Wednesday Night Bowling League and Mixed Leagues on Friday and Sunday for several years. Wayne enjoyed helping people, he would help if he could. He had a passion for his lawn and enjoyed keeping it groomed. 

    Wayne is survived by his wife, Linda K. Wilmot of Monticello, Indiana; Brother, Kenneth Wilmot of Seattle, Washington; sister, Lucinda "Did" Walters of South Lebanon, Ohio; brother-in-law, Daniel Joe (Rhonda) Luse of Monticello, Indiana; sister-in-law, Debra (husband Ron) Posch of Monticello, Indiana; special friend and neighbor, Bonnie Kelly and Grandma Deloris; and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great-nieces and nephews.

    Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth Wilmot and Jane Murray; mother and father-in-law, Clarence and Thelma (Klopfenstein) Luse.

    Gathering of family and friends will be held on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of services at 2:00 p.m. at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana.

    Celebration of life service will be held on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana with Pastor Benji Riddle of the Monticello Christian Church of Monticello, Indiana, officiating.

    Burial will follow services on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, in the I.O.O.F. Riverview Cemetery of rural Monticello, Indiana.

    Memorials may be given to the Physio Care Hospice or the Monticello Christian Church.  Envelopes will be available at the funeral home, or can be mailed to 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana, 47960 C/O Wilmot Family Memorial.

    Miller - Roscka Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family in their time of need.