Wayne W. Cleveland

Wayne W. Cleveland, 85, of rural Clyde, died Sunday, November 11, 2012 at his home. He was born June 17, 1927 in Green Creek Township to the late Wayne F. and Bernice (Eborg) Cleveland. Wayne attended Green Springs Schools and served our country in the US Army Air Corps during WWII. He had worked for Signal Delivery Services until his retirement in 1986. He was a member of the Green Springs VFW; Clyde Eagles and Clyde Moose. He was the owner of the former Cleveland's Market in Clyde and had worked for Tony's Bakery in Fremont. On June 29, 1960 he married Kathryn M. (Thom) Cleveland and she preceded him in death in March 2003. Wayne is survived by his children: Mark Cleveland of Clyde; Sarah (Robert) (Preble-Cleveland) Chambers of Columbus; Fred (Nancy) Cleveland of Republic; Cindy (Richard) Geis of Lexington, Kentucky; Stephen Cleveland of Clyde; Michael Cleveland of Clyde; and Waynetta (Bill) Doyle of Springfield, Ohio. His former wife, Nancy Jean (Edwards) Cleveland survives in Lexington, Kentucky. Eleven grandchildren: Jennifer (Chambers) Sherman; Andrew Chambers; Carrie (Cleveland) Myers; Christopher Cleveland; Laurie (Ramirez) Tucker; Amy (Ramirez) Burress; Laurie Doyle; Kathryn Doyle; Sean Doyle and Stephen Cleveland, Jr., twelve great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews also survive. In addition to his wife and parents, Wayne was preceded in death by his siblings: Marian Myers; Marleen Gerber; Helen Potter; Henry Cleveland; and Carl Cleveland. Visitation will be 2-4 & 6-8pm on Friday, November 16, 2012 at the Mitchell-Auxter Funeral Home, Clyde. His funeral service will be 10:00am Saturday, November 17, 2012 at the funeral home with Rev. David Gowen officiating. Burial will follow in Green Springs Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Stein Hospice.

Visitation Date: 11/16/2012

Visitation time: 2-4 & 6-8pm

Visitation Location: Mitchell-Auxter Funeral Home - 218 South Main Street, Clyde

Funeral Date: 11/17/2012

Funeral Time: 10:00 AM

Funeral Location: Mitchell-Auxter Funeral Home - 218 South Main Street, Clyde