Residence: Monticello, Indiana
Died: Monday, April 21, 2014
Location: 5:55 p.m., at the Monticello Assisted Living and Healthcare Center of Monticello, Indiana.
 
 
Age: 69
Date of Birth: Sunday, July 23, 1944
Birth place: Chicago Heights, Illinois

Branch: Army

Service: Vietnam Era
Father:
 
Mother: Amanda L. Peart
 
Marital Status: Widowed
Resided in: Monticello, Indiana Since 1975 after returning from Germany.
Funeral Date: Monday, April 28, 2014
Funeral Location: 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 28, 2014, at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana.
Clergy: Ft. Gerald Borawski of the Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church of Monticello, Indiana.
Burial will take place:
In the Hughes Cemetery of rural Monticello, Indiana.
Visitation will be:
12:00 (noon) until the time of service at 2:00 p.m., on Monday, April 28, 2014 at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana.
Biographical Information:
Once Wayne graduated high school he joined the United States Army. He served his country in active duty in Vietnam from 1962 until 1965. Wayne then returned to Germany in an Army Air Force Exchange program and worked on the PX for over 11 more years. He had served as a Marksman and did MP (Military Police) work while enlisted. He took several classes while in Germany receiving certificates in Machinist, Mechanic, and Paint Apprenticeships. Wayne belonged to the American Legion Post #81 and the AmVets Post #91 both of Monticello, Indiana. He was also a proud member of the NRA (National Rifle Association). Wayne also was awarded and Certificate of Recognition for Promoting Peace and Harmony during the Cold War Periods of 1944 through 1991. Wayne was born and raised Roman Catholic and had a deep faith in his Lord. Wayne enjoyed fishing with his brother Byron on the lakes.
Special Services: Full Military Rites will be conducted by the Monticello Veterans Honor Guard at the Hughes Cemetery following the funeral at the funeral home.
Memorial Information: May be given to the family to aid with services. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Marriage Information: On December 11, 1964 in Germany in the Roman Catholic Church he married Karola K. Karl. She died October 7, 2006.
Survivors include:
Companion,Linda Schnepp of Monticello, Indiana;Sister,Nancy Davidson of Monticello, Indiana;Brother,Byron T. (wife Shirley) Marcum of Monticello, Indiana;Nieces,Kristen (husband John) Altman of Georgetown, Indiana, andKim (husband John) Dalton of Monticello, Indiana;Nephew,Jason Marcum of Monticello, Indiana;Aunt,Edith Metcalfe of Ogilvie, Illinois;Several Cousins.
Preceded in Death:
Wife,Karola K. (Karl) Peart;Mother,Amanda L. (Peart) Marcum;Brother,Gary MarcumStep-Fathers,Buel Marcum, and Clarence Earl Pillman;Grandfather,(adopted Father)George Wm. Peart.
Arrangements by:
Miller - Roscka Funeral Home, 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana, 47960 ( 574 ) 583-8488.