May 26, 1938 ~ April 1, 2013
Wayne T. Savage, Sr., a remarkable and loving husband, father, grandfather and brother passed away on Monday, April 1, 2013 at McLaren Bay Region, age 74.
Wayne was born in Bay City on May 26, 1938, the son of the late Thomas and Marjorie (Groff) Savage. On February 20, 1960, Wayne was united in marriage to his loving and devoted wife, the former Shirley Lenhart. An extremely hardworking man, Wayne was a dedicated employee of Local 1098, and also worked for Savage Heating for many years. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing and hunting, coaching softball with his best buddy, Murphy Allabaugh, gardening and cheering on the Detroit Tigers. His loveable and caring nature will always be cherished by all who knew Wayne.
Wayne leaves behind his dear wife of over 53 years, Shirley Savage and son, Wayne T. Savage, Jr. and wife, Laurie of Whittemore. He was the proud and adoring grandpa of Bethany Savage (significant other, Jeremy Allen), Sarah Savage (significant other, Justin McKenzie) and Eric Savage, all of Whittemore. Also surviving are Wayne’s siblings, Byron and wife, Sue Savage of Traverse City, June and husband, George Howden of Texas, Harry and wife, Marilyn Savage of Essexville and Barbara VanWormer of Bay City; mother-in-law, Alice Oswald and in-laws, Thomas and wife, Suzette Lenhart of Bay City, JoAnn and husband, Ralph Gerzeski of Bay City and Jerry and wife, Mary Lenhart of Essexville.
In addition to his parents, Wayne was welcomed home to heaven by his sister and brother-in-law, Nancy & Glen Solomon; brother-in-law, Don VanWormer and father-in-law, Thomas Lenhart.
In accordance with Wayne’s wishes, no services will be held.
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Wayne T. Savage, Sr., a remarkable and loving husband, father, grandfather and brother passed away on Monday, April 1, 2013 at McLaren Bay Region, age 74. Wayne was born in Bay City on May 26, 1938, the son of the late Thomas and Marjorie (Groff) Savage. On February 20, 1960, Wayne was united in marriage to his loving and devoted wife, the former Shirley Lenhart. An extremely hardworking man, Wayne was a dedicated employee of Local 1098, and also worked for Savage Heating for many years. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing and hunting, coaching softball with his best buddy, Murphy Allabaugh, gardening and cheering on the Detroit Tigers. His loveable and caring nature will always be cherished by all who knew Wayne. Wayne leaves behind his dear wife of over 53 years, Shirley Savage and son, Wayne T. Savage, Jr. and wife, Laurie of Whittemore. He was the proud and adoring grandpa of Bethany Savage (significant other, Jeremy Allen), Sarah Savage (significant other, Justin McKenzie) and Eric Savage, all of Whittemore. Also surviving are Wayne's siblings, Byron and wife, Sue Savage of Traverse City, June and husband, George Howden of Texas, Harry and wife, Marilyn Savage of Essexville and Barbara VanWormer of Bay City; mother-in-law, Alice Oswald and in-laws, Thomas and wife, Suzette Lenhart of Bay City, JoAnn and husband, Ralph Gerzeski of Bay City and Jerry and wife, Mary Lenhart of Essexville. In addition to his parents, Wayne was welcomed home to heaven by his sister and brother-in-law, Nancy & Glen Solomon; brother-in-law, Don VanWormer and father-in-law, Thomas Lenhart. In accordance with Wayne's wishes, no services will be held.
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Rest In Peace, Wayne! You are missed!! Sending thoughts and prayers out to Shirley and the family!! Shannon Miller
Shirley and all of Wayne’s family, you have our deepest sympathy at the loss of Wayne…..I remember Wayne as always having a smile on his face…..even when Byron would teasingly pick on him when they were working together. We will keep him and you in our prayers. Bernadette (Savage) Kalinowski and husband Bob
Laurie, Wayne and family. Sorry to hear about your father-in-law passing. Know that you are all in my heart and prayers.
Shirley and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time, Jim & Barb Savage
Shirley & Yogi & Family…… You all are in our thoughts and prayers. So sorry to hear about Wayne’s passing. He was such a great guy!
Mary Ann & Cinny
Harry, my sympathy and prayers to you and your family at this time of loss. May all the good memories carry you through the coming days.
Bill Hewitt
Our sympathy goes out to you Shirley and the family, so sorry to hear that Big Wayne passed, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love and friends Gary and Debbie Nowicki
SHIRLEY & FAMILY – OUR SYMPATHY AND PRAYES TO YOU AND FAMILY. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU GUYS SEATING IN THE BACK YARD . I STOP TO SAY HI TO WAYNE . HE WAS ALWAYS SMILING AND WE TALK ABOUT DEER HUNTING, SOFTBALL ECT. HE WAS A GREAT GUY .
JOEL & CAROL MATTHEW