Obit: Cheney, Wayne G. (1941 - 2021)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Cheney, Schneider, Dixon, Potts, Edwards, La Blanc

----Source: Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home (Owen, Clark Co., WI) 2/04/2021

Cheney, Wayne G. (2 April 1941 – 29 January 2021) With Flag

Wayne G. Cheney, age 79, of Spencer, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021 at his residence in Spencer.

Wayne was born on April 2, 1941 in Norwood, MA, the son of Boyd and Ruth (Schneider) Cheney. He was a 1959 graduate of King Philip High School in Wrentham, MA. Wayne enlisted in the United States Army and was honorably discharged. He as a bus driver in Massachusetts, before moving to Wisconsin in 1981. Wayne drove truck for Roehl Transport in Marshfield from 1981 until his retirement in 2004. His first marriage was to Sandra Dixon, she preceded him in death and his second marriage was to Marian Jane Potts on December 19, 1986 in Neillsville. She preceded him in death on September 17, 2000.

Wayne enjoyed riding his Harley and watching John Wayne movies.

Wayne is survived by his five children: Michael Cheney of Boston, MA, Robin (Michael) Edwards of New Bedford, MA, Julie Cheney of Neillsville, Thomas (Loralane) Cheney of Colby, and Tara Cheney of Fairhaven, MA; eleven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife: Sandra and his second wife: Marian; and a sister: Madelaine La Blanc.

A graveside service will be held in the spring at Saint Thomas Catholic Cemetery in Milan. Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com. 

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