
Wayne Green
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Wayne Jesse Green, 91, of Hecla, SD, passed away September 28, 2022 at the Strand-Kjorsvig Living Center, Roslyn, SD.
He was born on January 10, 1931 in Ellendale, ND to Floyd and Edith Pearl (Joseph) Green. He attended school in Ellendale, ND, Chasley, ND, and Columbia, SD before graduating from Eureka (SD) High School in 1950. After his schooling, Wayne moved to Hecla and worked for his uncle, Earl Bagley. He entered the U.S. Army in 1951 and served in Germany from early 1952 until his discharge in October 1953 when he returned to Hecla. Over the years, Wayne worked various jobs around the area including Lahman Manufacturing, Melroe in Gwinner, and Hecla Implement. In June 2019, He moved to the Strand-Kjorsvig Living Center in Roslyn, SD, where he enjoyed visiting with the other residents and staff during his stay there. Wayne was an active member of the Hecla United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his nephews, Marvin (Barb) Cowley, Hecla, Steve (Marcia) Schmidt, Roslyn, SD, Joe (Betty) Schmidt and Kevin (Elphie) Schmidt, all of San Jose, CA; his niece, Deb (Bruce) Carrier, Sioux Falls, SD; and numerous great and great-great- nieces & nephews.
Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Ruth (George) Cowley and Charlotte (Bevan) Schmidt, and two nieces, Betty Knecht and Carol Klebsch.
A graveside service will be held at a later date in the Ellendale City Cemetery, Ellendale, ND, where he will be buried next to his parents. Memories may be shared and viewed by visiting www.dahlstromfuneralhome.com
