"SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT WAYNE. I ENJOYED HAVING CONVERSATIONS WITH HIM. DALE AND JANELL JAHN"
In loving memory of
Wayne Jahn
May 6, 1934 - September 13, 2010
Wayne William, son of Carl Louis and Stella (Mordhorst) Jahn, was born on May 6, 1934 at Manning General Hospital. As the youngest of four children, he grew up on a farm northwest of Manning. His mother died when Wayne was young, so he and his three sisters stayed close to their dad and helped with the farming. Wayne attended country school, Hayes #7 through 8th grade, two miles from home and enjoyed walking to and from school every day. After completing his schooling, Wayne worked with his father on the farm. On August 8, 1954, Wayne was united in marriage with Corrine Rae Sander at the old Zion Lutheran Church on 2nd Street in Manning. The couple made their home on the farm where Wayne was raised 3 miles north of Aspinwall. They were the parents of five children. Wayne did custom corn shelling, windrowing and Bobcat work, in addition to milking cows, raising hogs and crop farming. He also worked at Denison Livestock Auction for a time. It was very important to him to be a good neighbor, and he always helped when someone was in need. Wayne was a member of the 5 Mile House and Schuetzen Verein near Westside, where he served as Secretary of the Board for several years. During their marriage, Wayne and Corrine enjoyed bowling, dancing and card playing in their spare time. Corrine died in 1985 and Wayne remained on the farm. In November of 1994 Wayne suffered a stroke. After a long battle he was able to again enjoy life as an active resident of the Manning Plaza Nursing Home where he became a resident in April of 1995. Wayne enjoyed playing cards, riding his electric cart and joking with the employees at the Plaza. He thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his grandkids and attending their sports activities, even traveling to Vet's Auditorium and "The Dome." Wayne died at the Manning Plaza on Monday, September 13, 2010, at the age of 76 years, 4 months and 1 week. In addition to his parents and wife, Wayne is preceded in death by granddaughter Rachel Jahn; brother Lester Jahn in infancy; sisters Irene and husband Bill Otto and Ruby and husband Carl Hauptman; brothers-in-law Bennie Otto and Vertus Groth; and father-in-law William Sander. He is survived by his five children: Randy Jahn of Arvada, WY; Rick Jahn and wife Carol of Gillette, WY; Jeff Jahn and wife Gwen of Manning; Brenda and husband Bob Ehlers of Manning and Gina and husband Keith Muhlbauer of Manning; 14 grandchildren: Railene and husband Chris Baker, Wacy Jahn, Tommy Jahn, Sara Jahn, Jenny and husband Sam Nowland, Tara Jahn, Zach Jahn, Jason Ehlers, Ashley Ehlers, Amber Ehlers, Kristina and husband Jeremy Lupardus, Anna and husband Jeff Irlbeck, Maria Muhlbauer and Jenna Muhlbauer; 5 great-grandchildren; sister Geniece Otto of Manning; mother-in-law Willetta Sander of Denison; three sisters-in-law: Marlys Groth of Denison; Judy and husband Marvin Brookbank of Auburn; Susan and husband Keith Siefken of Denison; other relatives and many friends. REVEREND JONATHON CONNER Music "ROCK OF AGES" "I AM BUT A STRANGER HERE" "AMAZING GRACE" CONGREGATION CARLYS STRIBE, ORGANIST Casket Bearers WAYNE'S GRANDCHILDREN Honorary Casket Bearers ERNIE & MARLENE RUHDE GENE & PHYLLIS KUHL DAVE & MARILYN MUHLBAUER LOWELL & LOIS STRIBE LEANN MUSFELDT MARLENE JAHN AUDREY PHILLIPS ROSIE VOLLSTEDT
Tributes
"My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family. I'm sorry that I can't make it back, but I will be thinking of all my great memories of Wayne."
"Words can't say enough. I would like to say I know how you feel, but I don't. When my Dad passed everyone said, 'I know how you feel', but they don't. Everyone is different. I can tell you how I feel about the good times and what I remember. When I stayed at the farm, I loved it! I remember every night having popcorn, your dad calling up the stairs for everyone to get out of bed, becasue it was time for chores! And if you didn't, he would be up there to pull on your ear(I got away with it)... I remembered bing concerned when I first went to the barn and your dad had a cow named, MARLYS. When I got home and told mom Uncle Wayne names his cows after you and my aunts. Mom said she knew that and it's ok. Sledding and being pulled back up the hill with the bobcat. Family picnics. Good times. So many good memories that will always be with me. Anyway our hearts and prayers are with you. Love, Kevin, Ila, Justin ,Kayla & Jason Groth"
"Your whole family is in my thoughts and prayers. I will miss seeing Wayne tootle around in his cart."
"I am sorry for the loss of your dad.I am sure he was happy to see all of his kids together,and knowing that all of you are strong and close with one another.My thoughts and prayers go out to your family."
"I will always think of you as my father inlaw. I love you and will miss you very much."
"Our very sincere condolences to Wayne's family. We know he was a wonderful father and grandfather. We remember him as such a great neighbor on the farm as we were kids growing up. He was such comfort to Dad after our Mom died and we will always remember that. Please always live with very fond memories of you Dad and remember God as your strength. w"
"Grandpa you will be missed. I love you very much and I am happy you and Grandma can now be together again, forever."
"Gina and family. My thoughts & prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. Your dad was a very special person and he will be missed by many. He is now in heaven with your mom dancing!!!"
"Maria and Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Always treasure the memories you have of your grandpa. Let us know if we can help out in anyway."