In Loving Memory...
Wayne LeRoy Edwards
8/31/29 - 9/19/11

Wayne LeRoy Edwards, 82, of Marshalltown, died Monday, September 19, 2011, at his home surrounded by his loving family. 

Funeral services for Wayne will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, September 23, 2011, at the First Baptist Church in Marshalltown.  Visitation for Wayne will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Thursday, September 22, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown where his family will be present to greet friends.   Following cremation, a private family burial will take place at a later date. 

Memorial contributions may be directed in Wayne’s name to either Iowa River Hospice or to the Riverside Cemetery for benches to surround the duck pond.  For further information or to send a condolence please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call (641) 844-1234. 

Wayne LeRoy Edwards was born August 31, 1929, the second son to Harold & Edith (LeFevre) Edwards, in rural Tama County.  He grew up in the Tama/Toledo area graduating from Toledo High School in 1947.  As a young man he farmed in the area taking care of his mother and two younger brothers.  Later he worked for several Chevy dealerships as a parts man, retiring from Loots-Manning. 

On November 11, 1951, he married Fern Michael and raised 5 children.  They lived in the Tama/Toledo area then moved to Ames and Waterloo before settling in Marshalltown.  While here he was a member of the Marshalltown Police Reserve for 22 years, a member of First Baptist Church, Marshalltown  Center Mall Security, and was an avid car guy belonging to the Restorers Club. 

Wayne enjoyed spending time with his family.  They had many trips camping at Shady Hills in Tama and Black Hawk Park in Waterloo.  He also enjoyed spending time at the drag strip in Cedar Falls , was a starter at NEITA Raceway in Cedar Falls, enjoyed old cars and attending swap meets.   Above all Wayne was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather to his family and will be dearly missed. 

Left to mourn his loss is his wife of 60 years, Fern, of Marshalltown, his five children: Pam (Gary) Killion Marshalltown, Vicki (Don) Hatch of Keni, Alaska, Doug (Sandi) Edwards of Marshalltown, Carol (Mike) Smolik of Albion, and David (Peggy) Edwards of Marshalltown, his fourteen grandchildren:  Serina, Chanda, Nicholas, Aaron, Josh, Ashley, Brennon, Carmen, Edie, RaeAnn, Michael, Samantha, Tanner, Alley and Dustin. his five great-grandchildren:  Joey, Lilly, Adelyn, Parker and Jalen, his brothers: Lyle of Gladbrook and Gary of Garwin, many friends and his beloved dog Pepper.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his in-laws, his older brother Melvin, an infant daughter Susan and his sister-in-law Patricia Edwards. 
Kathy Kroeger - Friend on 2011-09-25
Marshalltown - IA
So sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. As a communications operator for the police dept, I always thought so much of Wayne! What a good, sweet person! He gave a lot of time to the various events the police reserves were needed for. Thank you Wayne. I know you will miss him very much, my thoughts are with all of his family. Kathy
taylor morgan - friend of family on 2011-09-23
marshalltown - ia
I'm really sorry to hear about wayne passing. i hope your all doing well.
Vic & Carol Augustine - Friends on 2011-09-23
Corinth - TX
Fern and Family, So sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. We always enjoyed visiting and joining the two of you at car club and social functions. Wayne was a fun guy and will be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Vic & Carol
Mike McAteer - Co-worker on 2011-09-23
Conrad - Iowa
I started at the Marshalltown Police Department in 1991. Reserve officers rode along quite a lot. Always enjoyed when we rode together. Will never forget. Thank you sir. Rest.......
Scott, Serina, and Josephine Stabenow - Grandkids on 2011-09-22
Marshalltown - Iowa
I love you so much grandpa. I am so glad that we moved back to Iowa so I could spend this last year with you. I had a really good time with you on labor day, and you had such a great big smile on your face. You will be missed dearly.
Linda Bittner - Friend on 2011-09-22
Toledo - Iowa
Pam, Sorry to hear about the passing of your father, I will keep you and your family in my thoughts.
Roy and Connie Brodin - FBC friends of years ago on 2011-09-22
Springfield - Mo.
Fern and family, so sorry to hear of your loss...Please know that our prayers are with you today.I remember Wayne's smile..He is well now in his new home....
wendi plain - Friend of Pam on 2011-09-22
marshalltown - ia
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, if you need anything please let me know I am just a phone call away.
Charles F. Keller, MD - Former Physician on 2011-09-22
Prescott Valley - AZ
I want to extend my sincere condolences to Fern and all of Wayne's family regarding his recent passing. Wayne was a remarkable man and always a pleasure to be around. I know the last few years have been tough, and I hope that there can be some small measure of comfort in knowing his suffering has ended. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Jay Carollo - friend on 2011-09-21
Marshalltown - IA
Sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. He was one of those people who would always go the extra mile to help someone and his years of experience will be missed. Remember the good times and his family will carry on the legacy. Thoughts & prayers to the family..
David and Paulett Berg - long time friends. Dave was a co-worker of Wayne's from Otto's Standard gas station on 2011-09-21
Marshalltown - Iowa
Oh, you guys, we are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Wayne was an awesomely good guy. He was an usher, ya know, at our wedding so many moons ago. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Avonelle Ebersole - Friend on 2011-09-21
Marshalltown - Iowa
My Sympathy to you Fern and your family at this difficult time. Wayne fought the fight for a long time, and is at peace now.
DEANNA WITTE - NEIGHBOR OF DOUG AND SANDI on 2011-09-21
MARSHALLTOWN - IA
I am truely sorry for the loss of your loved one. May you find comfort in all your loving memories. May the Lord wrap his loving arms around you all during your time of need...
Ashley Edwards-Wilson - Granddaughter on 2011-09-21
Ankeny - Iowa
Those we love don't go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed and very dear. I love you and will miss you very much, Grandpa!
LaVerna and Dick Warden - friends of Wayne and Fern on 2011-09-21
Marshalltown - Iowa
So sorry to hear of Wayne's passing, but he surely put up a good fight, and also put his faith in our Heavenly Father. May God be very near to each one of you and His blessings be abundant during this time of recounting your blessings with Wayne.
Ed and Joyce Hughes - friends from church and parkinson support group on 2011-09-20
Marshalltown - Iowa
Fern and family So sorry to hear of Wayne's passing, but he put up a good fight no matter what the problem was. He is in a better place now with no more pain. I know that he will be missed but you all have fond memories. You and yours are in our prayers. God Bless You Joyce
Jack & Lori Stansberry - Friend of Family on 2011-09-20
Marshalltown - Iowa
Fern & Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Wayne was a wonderful person and will be missed. We envision him sitting with Jerry and reminiscing about the past and the things they did together.
Chris Matney & Family - Friend on 2011-09-20
Marshalltown - Iowa
May you find peace knowing your dad has. God Bless you all.
Joel & Pat Tichy - Friend & co-worker on 2011-09-20
Garwin - Ia
Fern, Doug & Carol Sorry to hear about Wayne I enjoyed working with Wayne and listening to his story's about the old days. Fern it was good to see you two up at the lake when Wayne was driving his beloved convertible. He will be missed.
Sue Wolken-Winter - Friend of Pam on 2011-09-20
Marshalltown - Iowa
Pam/ Gary and kids-----Just want you to know I am thinking about you, and saying a payer for you at this difficult time. Focus on the GOOD times. Love, Sue
Mariann Darter - Niece on 2011-09-20
Marshalltown - Iowa
My heart is full with the loss of my beloved Uncle Wayne. I loved him like another Dad. He had a tender loving heart and was a friend to all.
Cheryl Halverson - Co worker of Carol on 2011-09-20
Union - Iowa
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Lynda Novotny - Friend of Gary and Deena Edwards on 2011-09-20
Garwin - Iowa
So sorry to hear of your brother Wayne, he was a wonderful guy and my prayers are with all of you and with all of his family.
Jaime and Lori (Bracy) Cantu - Friend of Dave and Peggy on 2011-09-20
Marshalltown - Iowa
To the entire Edwards family, we were so sorry to hear of the passing of Wayne. What a legacy he has left behind to remind us all of what a special man he was in his children and grandchildren. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Jaime, Lori, and Bubba
Teri Perkins Frye & Dylan Frye - Friend of Carol & Carmen on 2011-09-20
Marshalltown - IA
Carol, Carmen, and the rest of Wayne's family, we are very sorry to hear of the loss of your father/grandfather. May God Bless and give you strength during this time of sorrow.
Stanley and Kathy Niedermann - friend to Gary and family on 2011-09-19
Garwin - Iowa
Sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. Keeping you and his family in our prayers

     


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