Wayne Morrison Mann, age 83, of Quinter, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2015 at Gove County Medical Center, Long Term Care Unit, where he had been since October of 2014. He was born July 3, 1932, Southwest of Quinter, the third child of Merlyn and Velma (Wright) Mann.
Wayne was dedicated to the Lord in baptism as a baby. At the age of 13, he felt his need for a savior and asked Jesus to forgive him of his sins, and made a profession of his faith and united with the Reformed Presbyterian Church.
Wayne attended Quinter Schools and graduated with the class of 1950. He attended college for one year in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, and received his B.S. in business administration from Fort Hays State College in 1956. He received his Master’s Degree from the University of Northern Colorado at Greeley in 1964. Wayne served his country from 1953 to 1955 in the U.S. Army Intelligence Corps, in Ft. Holaburg, Maryland.
Wayne’s life vocation was teaching business classes in high school. He taught in Dighton, Almena, and Ellsworth. After his retirement, he operated the J & W Antique Store in Quinter, in partnership with James Bogert.
Wayne was very much interested in the history of Quinter and Gove County. He was instrumental in establishing the Quinter Museum to which he donated much of his memorabilia.
Wayne is survived by two sisters, Marlene (Laverne) Maxwell of Quinter, and Jean (John) Royalty of Loves Park, Illinois; special friends, James and Gladys Bogert and family of Quinter; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Evelyn; infant brother; and nephew, Larry Maxwell.
Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, October 30, 2015 at Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter. Burial will be in the Baker Township Cemetery, Quinter.
Visitation will be from 9:30 to service time, Friday, at the funeral home in Quinter.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Gove County Medical Center, Long Term Care Facility or Quinter Museum. Checks made to the organization may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home,901 South Main, Quinter, KS 67752.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.schmittfuneral.com.