Wayne Earl Havenstrite, 83, of West Union, Iowa died Thursday, May 13, 2021 at his home in West Union, Iowa. He was born May 14, 1938 to Earl and Irene (Jacobs) Havenstrite on a farm east of Clermont, Iowa. Wayne graduated from Valley High School in 1956. After graduation, Wayne served in the United States Army.
On October 18, 1957, Wayne was united in marriage with Carolyn Anderson. Four children were born to this union. After Carolyn passed away, Wayne later married Kay Brownell on May 25, 2019. In the early years, Wayne started doing autobody work for Wilbur Ford and managed it for fifty-five years. He then bought into and owned Wilbur Ford for ten years. Wayne sold the dealership nine years ago and then owned J &W Autobody and Wayne and Del’s Electronics. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, V.F.W and American Legion. Wayne was an EMT and was on the West Union City Council for many years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting deer, hunting mushrooms, gardening, watching stock car racing at Fayette Co. Raceway, and attending his grandchildren’s activities. He certainly was their biggest fan.
Surviving Wayne are his wife, Kay Havenstrite of West Union, Iowa; his four children, Nancy (Tom) King of Waterloo, Iowa; Jeff (Janie) Havenstrite of Springville, Iowa; Teresa Hougen (Chris Wolf) of Rockford, Illinois; and Tim (Michelle) Havenstrite of Prairie City, Iowa; thirteen grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; nine step-children, Jay (Lorie) Farmer, Jeff Farmer, Julie (Brad) Andreae, Jill (Mike) Ries, Jeanette (Bruce) Riniker, Janice (Doug) Martins, Joe (Carrie) Farmer, Jerry (Lori) Farmer and Isaac (Alana Platte) Brownell; twenty-three step-grandchildren; ten step great-grandchildren; sister, Betty Hofer of Wadena, Iowa; and several nieces and nephews.
Wayne was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Havenstrite on April 4, 2017; his parents, Earl and Irene Havenstrite; brothers, Roger Havenstrite and Donnie Havenstrite; and one brother-in-law, Sam Hofer.
Visitation will be Sunday, May 16, 2021 from 2-6 pm at Burnham-Wood-Grau Funeral Home, West Union, Iowa and one hour before services at the church on Monday.
Funeral Services will be at 10:30 am on Monday, May 17, 2021 at Zion Lutheran Church, West Union, Iowa with Rev. Duane Miller as the Officiant.
Burial will follow at West Union Cemetery, West Union, Iowa with Military Rites.
Due to Covid-19, masks and social distancing are required.
Burnham-Wood-Grau Funeral Home, West Union, Iowa is helping the family with the arrangements.