Wayne Eugene Huffman

Wayne Eugene Huffman, the son of Charles and Nina Fairchild Huffman, was born August 30, 1925 at his parents home in Shelby County, Iowa near Irwin, Iowa and died November 4, 2008 at the Friendship Home in Audubon, Iowa at the age of 83 years, 2 months, and 4 days.
Wayne was baptized and confirmed December 31, 1944, at the Methodist Church in Audubon, Iowa. He attended rural schools in Lincoln Township, Douglas Township in Audubon County, Iowa. He then helped his father operate the family farm. On November 15, 1943 he enlisted in the U.S. Marines. During his tour of duty he served in the Pacific Theater. He was wounded and then received the Purple Heart in October of 1944. He was honorably discharged in 1945.
On October 6, 1946, he was united in marriage to Evelyn Madsen at the Methodist Church in Audubon by Reverend Orf. Three children Judith, Jane and James were born to this union. They operated farms in Lincoln Township and Douglas Township for many years. Wayne had to retire from farming due to health problems. Wayne sold farm equipment for a short time then became a salesman for Walnut Grove. He worked for Walnut Grove until he retired in August of 1987.
Wayne enjoyed his family and especially his grandchildren. During retirement he enjoyed taking care of his home and doing yard work.
Wayne was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Audubon, Iowa. He was a Charter Member of the V.F.W. in Audubon and was a member of the Audubon County Travelers.
Preceding him in death are his son: James Eugene Huffman; his great granddaughter: Megan Hanner; his parents; his brothers: Guy Huffman and Lyle Huffman; his sisters-in-law: Annabelle and husband Emmert Kallesen; Iva Mae and husband Russell Ralph; his brother-in-law: Raymon Dreher.
Survivors include his wife: Evelyn Huffman of Audubon, IA; his daughters: Judy and husband Eugene Schoeppner of Audubon; Jane and husband LaVern Korwes of Carroll, IA; his grandchildren: Troy and wife Rebecca Schoeppner of Lees Summit, MO; Jill and husband Daniel Hurtz of Ankeny, IA; Beth Miller of Lincoln, NE; Michele and husband Joe Hanner of Guthrie Center, IA; Melissa and husband Tom Wolbers of Des Moines, IA; Ryan and wife Tracy Schlater of Cambridge, IA; Jason Huffman of Jonesboro, AR; Tiffany Huffman and Lacey Huffman both of Ft. Worth, TX; his 5 step grandchildren; his 11 great grandchildren; his 9 step great grandchildren; and several step great-great grandchildren; his brother and sister: Mildred Dreher of Audubon; Jerry and wife Shirley Huffman of Las Vegas, NV; his sisters-in-law: Beverly Huffman of Prosper, TX; Verla Huffman of Blanchard, OK; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Cemetery:
Interment will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery in Audubon.

Visitation:
Family will meet friends Friday evening at 6:30 at the Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon.

Service:
Funeral services will be Saturday, November 8, 2008 at 10:00 A.M. at the First United Methodist Church in Audubon.