Obituary for Wayne Elroy Shipton Wayne Elroy Shipton, 97, of Pleasant Prairie, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 22, 2018, at Grande Prairie Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Spring Valley, MN, on March 11, 1921, he was the son of the late Rollin and Leona (Hess) Shipton. On June 14, 1942, he married Ruth Lucille Wilson in Olympia, WA.
She preceded him in death on March 25, 2015. In 1944, Wayne joined the US Army and served in WWII until his honorable discharge in 1946. He was employed at Johnson Motors as a welder for 30 years and retired on October 30, 1983.
Wayne was a member at United Methodist Church in Bristol. He enjoyed riding his moped around, woodworking, John Deere, and spending time with family and friends. Survivors include his daughter, Janet Thrams of Augusta, WI; four grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and five great-great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Judy R. Hartman in 1984; a sister, Lucille Wilson in 2015; a son-in-law, Ulrich “Ole” Thrams in 2017; and a granddaughter, Valerie Anderson in 2017. In honoring Wayne’s wishes, all services were held privately. Proko Funeral Home & Crematory 5111-60th Street Kenosha, WI 53144 Phone: (262) 654-3533 Visit & Sign Wayne’s Online Memorial Book at: www.
prokofuneralhome.com To send flowers to the family of Wayne Elroy Shipton, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store. Immediate Need Select Language ▼ Contact Us / Location Wayne Elroy Shipton March 11, 1921 – December 22, 2018 Share this tribute Funeral Details Memory Wall Photos & Videos Send Flowers Obituary for Wayne Elroy Shipton Wayne Elroy Shipton, 97, of Pleasant Prairie, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 22, 2018, at Grande Prairie Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Spring Valley, MN, on March 11, 1921, he was the son of the late Rollin and Leona (Hess) Shipton.
On June 14, 1942, he married Ruth Lucille Wilson in Olympia, WA. She preceded him in death on March 25, 2015. In 1944, Wayne joined the US Army and served in WWII until his honorable discharge in 1946.
He was employed at Johnson Motors as a welder for 30 years and retired on October 30, 1983. Wayne was a member at United Methodist Church in Bristol. He enjoyed riding his moped around, woodworking, John Deere, and spending time with family and friends.
Survivors include his daughter, Janet Thrams of Augusta, WI; four grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and five great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Judy R. Hartman in 1984; a sister, Lucille Wilson in 2015; a son-in-law, Ulrich “Ole” Thrams in 2017; and a granddaughter, Valerie Anderson in 2017. In honoring Wayne’s wishes, all services were held privately.
Proko Funeral Home & Crematory 5111-60th Street Kenosha, WI 53144 Phone: (262) 654-3533 Visit & Sign Wayne’s Online Memorial Book at: www. prokofuneralhome.com To send flowers to the family of Wayne Elroy Shipton, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store. Interment Information Location Bristol-Paris Cemetery Address 15908-60th Street Bristol 53104 Text Directions Email Directions View Map Alltel Send Flowers for Wayne’s interment Place a Donation Choose from a Family Preferred Charity or select your own.
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