Wayne M. Wegner

Reunited with his loving wife Maya (nee Bautch) on Friday, October 2, 2026 at the age of 86 with family by his side.

Born in Sparta, WI, on November 18, 1939, Wayne was the beloved son of Harold and Grace (nee Hunter). He graduated from Sparta High School, class of 1957, and then served in the US Navy for 3 years. In 1962 he married the love of his life, Maya Bautch, in Milwaukee, WI. Together they celebrated 63 wonderful years of marriage.

Wayne and Maya owned and operated Club Bagdad in Cudahy, WI, for 27 years before retiring in 1998. Wayne also worked for and retired from Delco Electronics. Following retirement, they moved to Montello, WI.

In 2019 Wayne and Maya settled in Waterford, WI. He was an avid fan of the Milwaukee Brewers and Green Bay Packers, and always enjoyed working Sudoku puzzles.

Wayne is survived by his sons Rob (Diane), Jay, and Jeff; grandchildren Kendal, Jake (Kari), Amanda, and Alex (Samantha); great-grandchildren Payton, Henry, Paislee, Cooper, and Bo; and his brother Otto “Bud”, of WA. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Wayne is preceded in death by Maya, his beloved son Eric, and his parents.

A Celebration of Wayne's Life will take place at the Max A. Sass & Sons Mission Hills Chapel, 8910 W. Drexel Ave., Franklin, WI, on Friday, October 16 from 5 – 6:30 PM. Eulogies and time of sharing at 6:30 PM. Please feel free to wear you favorite Brewers shirt to honor Wayne.

If desired, memorials appreciated to the charity of your choice in Wayne's memory.