Wayne Harold Oellerich, 80, of Lena, IL, formerly of Scales Mound, IL, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2019, at Waverly Place, in Stockton, IL.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 A/M, on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at Holy Trinity Church, in Scales Mound, with Fr. Howard C. Barch officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery, with military honors accorded by the Lena American Legion Post #577.

Visitation will be from 4 P/M to 8 P/M, on Tuesday, October 29, 2019, at the Miller & Steinke Funeral Home, in Scales Mound, where a parish scripture service will be at 3:30 P/M.  Friends may also call from 9:45 A/M to 10:15 A/M, on Wednesday, at the church.

Wayne was born on March 9, 1939, near Platteville, WI, the son of Harold & Gertrude (Bauer) Oellerich.  He was united in marriage to Judith Ubersox on June 29, 1963, at St. Matthew's Church, in Shullsburg.

Wayne graduated from Platteville High School in 1957.  He joined the Army National Guard in 1956 and was called up to active duty in October, 1961.

He loved farming and landscaping as well as making little crafts in his shop.

Surviving are his wife, Judith, of 56 years; his children, Michael Oellerich (Rebecca Peters), Curt (Lisa) Oellerich, and Deanne Oellerich Kimes (Michael Ocallaghan); grandchildren, Jeremy, Kimberly, Jordon; and one great-granddaughter, Rhyleigh Lawfer; his siblings, Lyn Hines and Elaine Roling; along with many nieces and nephews.

Wayne was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to all.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Harold & Gertrude Oellerich; sisters, Carol Jean Klaus and Mary Theresa Oellerich, in infancy; brother, Bruce Oellerich; and son, Darin Oellerich and his fiance', Rhonda Wurm.

A special thank you to all the great people at the Madison V. A. Hospital and Waverly Place, in Stockton, for all of their loving care.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.millerfhed.com