Wayne L. Hyde died Sunday, October 16, 2016 at the age of 68. He was born November 16, 1947 in St. Johns, MI the son of R.G. and Rosella (Desprez) Hyde. Wayne was a graduate of Rodney B. Wilson High School in St. Johns, Class of 1967. Wayne loved the outdoors and especially hunting and shooting competition. He was a member of the NRA and for many years was a 4-H Leader in shooting sports where he and his group attended many State competitions. Wayne taught Hunter Safety Classes and was a leader for Michigan Youth Hunter Education Challenge. During his work career he was a parts manager for a farm implement dealer. On September 30, 1972 he married Linda Ashbaugh and she survives him. Also surviving is one son, Robert (Laura) of St. Johns; two daughters, Kelly (Nathan) Otto of Parma and Amy (Bean) Barrett of St. Johns; seven grandchildren, Cody, Cameron, Cacey, Lucy Rose, Levi, Elli Mae and Hadley; one brother, Gary (Judy) Hyde of St. Johns and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive relatives and friends 2:00 to 4:00 PM Thursday, October 20, 2016 at Lowe United Methodist Church 5485 W. Lowe Rd., St. Johns. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 4:00 PM Thursday, October 20, 2016 at the Lowe United Methodist Church with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating. Memorials may be made to the Lowe United Methodist Church or to the family. The family was assisted with these arrangements by Keck-Coleman Funeral Home, St. Johns.
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