Wayne Hamlin
November 3, 1926 ~ April 19, 2012
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Wayne B. Hamlin, 85, of Highmore, passed away Thursday, April 19, 2012 at Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital in Miller.
Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 23, 2012 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Highmore with Fr. Paul Nereparmpil officiating. Burial followed in St. Mary's Cemetery, Highmore with military honors. Visitation was held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, April 22, 2012 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Highmore with a 7:00 p.m. wake service.
Wayne Bernard Hamlin was born November 3, 1926 to Wallace & Elsie (Samp) Hamlin at Holabird, SD. He attended grade school in Holabird and Highmore High School.
Wayne enlisted in 1949 with the United States Army, serving one year in Korea. He was honorably discharged December 11, 1951.
On January 31, 1953 Wayne was united in marriage to Leona Weber at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Highmore, SD. They made their home on the family farm south of Holabird, where they raised their six children, until 1983. Wayne retired from farming and they moved to Highmore.
Wayne was a hard worker. When they first moved to Highmore, he did some custom farm work and later worked as a custodian for the Highmore School, Highmore Golf Course and the Hyde County ASCS office and in his spare time he would buy, remodel, and sell homes. In his retirement you could find him enjoying a cup of coffee at the City Shop or Pioneer Garage where he was able to visit with many friends.
Wayne’s life will be cherished by his wife Leona of Highmore; his children: Ward (Tonita) of Cedar Rapids, IA, Bruce (Jane) of Bellevue, NE, Cathy (Arlyn) Groen of Sioux Falls, Mark (Tina) of Highmore, Sharon Boekelheide of Northville and Pam (Robert) Andersen of Howard; 17 grandchildren; five great grandchildren; his brothers: Richard of Highmore and Leonard (Eunice) of Ocean Park, WA; sister, Elaine (Les) Ashdown of Highmore and sister-in-law, Ruth Hamlin of Arlington, WA.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wallace and Elsie; his brother, Jack; sister-in-law, Isabelle Hamlin; brothers-in-law, Frederick Hale and Donald Heying; and nephew Pat Hale.
Luze Funeral Home of Highmore has been entrusted with Wayne’s arrangements.
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leona & family so sorry to hear about Wayne will miss seeing him at the PO. Will come up later to see you Gin
Leona and family~ my heart aches for you all during this difficult time. God just received one amazing man and you have just gained the most amazing guardian angel! Sending prayers and strength your way during the difficult days/months/years ahead!
Heath, Danelle, Kassie, Dawson
Thinking and praying for you all. Have always enjoyed the visits with Uncle Wayne over the years and will always remember the great times I had at the farm and with all of you over my life time. Will see you soon. Praying for you. Allan & family
Thinking of you all. Wayne was such a great guy. He always had time to visit. His famous greating with that special way he had. “Hey” I’m sure that’s the first thing he said to God when he got there. “Hey”. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dear Leona and Family; Our heart felt sympathy goes out to you at this time. Wayne was a special cousin. I remember how much he and my dad, Gordon, enjoyed going to farm sales–“mostly for the coffee and pie.” Also, I think there was some “pea” pool shooting in holabird. Bill & Sharon Hamlin
Leona and Family,
I’ve enjoyed being around Mom’s cousin Wayne my whole life. He was sure neat to visit with and I never saw him without a smile. All my sympathy. DK
So sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing…thoughts and prayers to all the family.
Aunt Leona and family,
Words cannot adequately express our love for you. We send our thoughts and prayers that the beautiful memories you share bring you comfort and peace.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Donna and Selena
Bruce, Jane & Family ~ We are sorry for your loss and continue to uplift you all in prayer. May you be comforted by the love and memories that you all share!
Love you Grandpa. I will miss you making me ice cream cones or milkshakes when I visit and staying up late watching TV, and amung many other things-your smile. Thank you for being such a wonderful person and a wonderful grandpa. You made everyone who knew you feel special and important to you with that smile and your unconditional kindness. I will miss you lots, as many will.
Uncle Wayne, I already miss watching for your pickup at the post office. The “Hey” and the way you would squeeze my shoulder,look me in the eye with those beautiful eyes and smile.Give my Mom a hug and kiss to Everyone until we can all meet again. Love you Susie