Wayne Nemitz
Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at the Davis Corners Cemetery, Town of Jackson, Adams County, WI. Wayne was born July 21, 1948, in Portage, Wisconsin to Edward George and Viola Lorana (Bonnett) Nemitz. He attended Davis Corners Grade School, graduated from Wisconsin Dells High School, and received a bachelor’s degree in Business from Madison Business College.
Wayne married Ruth Riley on December 27, 1975 at Davis Corners Methodist Church.
In his younger years he helped his dad haul milk before owning and operating Quick Service Laundry. He then managed A-1 Linen for 10 1/2 years before retiring.
Wayne enjoyed watching sports on T.V. and was an avid Packers, Brewers, Bucks, and Badgers fan. He was active with his sons’ sports teams and was assistant coach for boys club basketball. He sponsored teams for AAU basketball and the Badger State Games. When Wayne found some downtime, his favorite pastime was going out to eat. Throughout the years, Wayne was an involved and active participant of the community and was a member of the Wisconsin Dells Kiwanis, Dells bowling and snowmobiling clubs.
Wayne was preceded in death by his parents Edward & Viola Nemitz and infant sister Mary Jane Nemitz.
Wayne is survived in life by his wife Ruth (Riley) Nemitz; Children: Abraham (Sarah) Nemitz, Heather Nemitz, Zach (Shawn) Nemitz; adorable grandchildren: Riley, Jonah, Audrey, Hart, Calla, and Bruin; and Sister: Sandra (Charles) Zinos.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home of Adams-Friendship, WI is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
Dear Ruth and family….I am so saddened to hear of Wayne’s passing. Our whole family enjoyed working at the laundry and we were so happy when you both stopped by to see us at the craft show in the Dells. Paula Renk (Roudebush)
To Abraham and Sarah and family…..my condolences to you at this sad time. It is very difficult when you lose a parent….may your memories help you sustain the pain. Blessings to all.
Peggy Hanzelman in Lancaster, PA>
Dear Ruth and Zach-
We were so sorry to hear of Wayne’s death. We enjoyed our time with you watching AAU basketball. Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you.
John and Polly