Wayne Harvey

Stoughton- Wayne C. Harvey, age 61, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Thursday, April 23, 2015, while on his way to fulfill his dream of becoming an ordained minister. He was born in Stoughton on August 28, 1953, the son of Toni and Muriel Harvey. Wayne graduated from Stoughton High School in 1971. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1973 and proudly served his country over a 15 year period. Wayne worked as a purchasing agent for 40 years, starting at Dean Medical Center, and most recently at ABS in DeForest. On March 6, 1976 he married Gloria Severson. Together they raised two daughters and were active members of East Koshkonong Lutheran Church. Following their divorce they remained mutual friends. On May 5, 2005 Wayne married Joni Abrams. Together they enjoyed crafting and making Artesian jewelry and were active members of Summerland's Lakeview Spiritualist Church. Wayne is survived by his two daughters, Alicia (Chuck) Reott and Kalynn (Dan) Baumann; four grandchildren, Madilyn and Chase Reott and Hailey and Hannah Baumann; sister, Sharonne Harvey; brother-in-law, Herbert Hanson; and many colleagues and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Joni; and an infant brother, Marc. Memorial services will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at Cress Funeral Home in Stoughton with Rev. Annette Haack officiating. Friends may greet the family from 1:00 PM until the time of services on Saturday at Cress. A special thank you to Illinois State Trooper Eric T., the numerous guardian angels that helped our dad, and to the staff of Swedish American Health System in Belvidere, IL. Please share your memories.
Cress Funeral Service
206 W. Prospect Street
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 873-9244