Wayne was a life-long resident of Pocatello and graduated from Pocatello High School in 1956. When he was only 15 years old, he started working at Union Pacific Railroad. After graduation from High school, he married Mary Ann Davis, and they had daughter Kathy, then he was drafted and served from 1961 to 1963 as an Army Supply Clerk in Hawaii. He returned home to his railroad job. Later, he Janet Benedetti were married and had sons Cory, Nick, and Mikael. During Wayne's time at Union Pacific, he worked primarily as a clerk and crew dispatcher and was respected and liked by everyone. Throughout life, he loved the great outdoors and would always take his kids camping, boating, and fishing. Our greatest childhood memories were of dad taking us all to Lagoon every summer. Wayne's other hobbies were playing on various pool and bowling leagues. He also was a pinball wizard. Wayne was also known around town for his classically restored 1965 Red Chevy Malibu. He also enjoyed spending time with his siblings. We would often drive down and visit his brother Jim and his wife Judy in Peoria Arizona. Dad devotedly spent Mondays visiting Betty Faye's farm to play Spite and Malice card game. They would share pizza and salad while reminiscing. In April of 2021, he moved into his beautiful home in Las Vegas, ironically next door to his ex-wife Janet; not to worry though, they were good friends. Mikael also lives on the same street, next door to his mother Janet. Don Cory and his family were just a few minutes away up the road. Wayne absolutely loved his new house and the sunshine that came with living in Las Vegas. Sadly, he was only able to enjoy them for about a year before his health turned worse. Survived by sister Betty Faye Exeter; children Kathy Carter, Cory and wife Lara, Nick and his wife Jamie and Mikael and wife Cynthia; and his 11 amazing grandchildren.