Wayne E. "Heavy" Wyse, age 86 years, of Stryker, passed away early Sunday morning, November 27, 2016, at the Toledo Hospital.  He was born February 16, 1930 near Archbold the son of Charles and Cora (Rupp) Wyse, and married Arlene Riegsecker on September 2, 1951.  A resident of the Stryker area many years, he worked at Eckerds/Dinner Bell for 38 years, and then at Sauder Woodworking 17 years, and most recently at Sauder Village.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting and fast pitch softball.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bryan.

He is survived by his wife, Arlene; five children, Pam (Bill) Bernath of Stryker, Kirk (Toni) Wyse of Bryan, Cathy (David) Liedtke of Stryker, Kim (Angela) Wyse and Tracy (Joan) Wyse both of Archbold; 11 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; four brothers, Orval Wyse, Charles (Patty) Wyse, Marvin (Deloris) Wyse and Merle (Donna) Wyse, all of Archbold.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Ada Short.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday at 2 PM at the First Baptist Church with Pastor John MacFarlane officiating.  Interment will precede in the Pettisville Cemetery.  Friends may call at First Baptist Church in Bryan from 2-4 PM & 5-7 PM on Tuesday.