Wayne W. Skebba

Wayne W. Skebba of Cedarburg, Wisconsin passed away at age 79 on March 16, 2012. Wayne was born May 15, 1932 to Charles and Rosemary Skebba. Wayne married Betty (nee Karrells) on December 17, 1955 and was happily married for 56 years. Wayne served with the U. S. Coast Guard for four years, and then joined Simplicity’s R & D division in Port Washington. After retiring in 1992, he bartended part-time at the Alpine Village in Mequon. Wayne enjoyed hunting, fishing, growing roses, driving his Simplicity mower and snow blower, and bartending. He loved playing cards, especially gin rummy with his grandchildren. Wayne and Betty enjoyed visiting their daughter, Laurie and her family in Las Vegas. Wayne also accompanied Terry and Alex on their annual Lake Erie Walleye fishing trips, always returning with whoppers (fish and stories). Although “Pops” will be deeply missed, we will always remember his warm smile and sparkling blue eyes. He is survived by his wife, Betty; son, Terrence (Victoria) Skebba [Cedarburg, WI]; daughter Laurie (James) Shields [Las Vegas, NV]; four grandchildren: Kristin and Michael Shields (Las Vegas, NV); Tara Skebba [St. Louis, MO] and Alex Skebba [Greencastle, IN]; two brothers: Clayton (Dianne) Skebba [Waukesha, WI] and Dennis (Eileen) Skebba [Nekoosa, WI] and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Russell. His family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the caring Third Floor doctors, nurses, aides, and chaplain at Aurora Hospital in Grafton, Davita Cedarburg Dialysis, and Cedar Springs Rehabilitation Center for their kindness and compassion for Wayne. Memorial services will be at St. Joseph Parish, Grafton, WI on Saturday, March 24, 2012 at 10:30 am. His family will greet friends and neighbors during the visitation at the church from 9:00 am until the time of service. Private inurnment and burial are at St. Joseph’s Cemetery.