Wayne D. Hamann, age 85, passed away after a valiant fight with cancer with his devoted wife by his side.

He was the son of Sarah Lois and Milton Hamann, and born in Jeffers, MN on October 4, 1939. He graduated from South St. Paul High School. Wayne met the love of his life Karen on a blind date, and they were married for 66 years. He worked at Waldorf Paper Company for more than 40 years. The couple moved to Lindstrom, MN where they raised their five children. Upon retirement they moved to Osceola, WI.

Wayne served on the board of the Osceola gun club for 20 years. He enjoyed spending time hunting, snowmobiling, and trap shooting. He was a jack of all trades, including woodworking. He could build anything from a bird house to a home. He could fix almost anything, if it broke, he would fix it! He had a passion for cutting grass and relocating the occasional unlucky squirrel, gopher or rabbit that invaded his yard. On his down time, he spent hours watching birds in the feeder. Wayne loved his three grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them over a large bonfire and shooting off fireworks. The louder the better! Wayne loved to spoil his fur babies Jake and Tuffy, who were always by his side cruising the countryside in the ranger.

Wayne is survived by his loving wife, Karen Hamann; sister Wanda Rensberg; four children Clay Hamann, Kelly Hamann, Robyn Wampler, James Hamann; three grandchildren Sarah Wampler, Corteney Hamann, and Elizabeth Wampler.

Wayne is preceded in death by his parents; sister Janice Fritz; son Scott Hamann; granddaughter Kimberly Hamann; and loving fur baby Gus.

Last Update: Feb 10, 2025 1:00 pm CST