Wayne J. Spatz, 83, of Bowman, ND formerly of the Reeder area passed away on March 25, 2012 at the Southwest Healthcare Long Term Center in Bowman where he was well cared for and was known as "Mr. Wayne" or "cute little man". Funeral Services for Wayne will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 29, 2012 at the Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Reeder. Pastor Stephanie Swanson will officiate with burial to follow in the Hettinger Cemetery. On Wednesday, March 28, 2012 there will be a Family and Friends Service beginning at 2:00 p.m. at the Southwest Healthcare Long Term Center Chapel.
Wayne was born on the family farm in Perkins County, South Dakota to Wayne Sr. and Josaphine Spatz on April 19, 1928. He had three sisters, Ruth, Virginia and Betty and one brother Hartley. He was a member of the Golden Valley Lutheran Church south of Reeder. Wayne attended Ellingson School in Perkins County. After finishing the eighth grade Wayne remained on the farm where he farmed and ranched until his retirement. On July 15, 1989, Wayne married Janene Kosmicki at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Lemmon, South Dakota. They enjoyed a wonderful life together.
Wayne is survived by his wife Janene, one sister, Betty Pelerman, one brother, Hartley (Francis) Spatz, several nieces and nephews, two sister-in-laws, Donna White and Agnes (Tim) Hoskinson. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Ruth Stillman and Virginia Wickersham, four brothers-in-law, Clifford Stillman, Richard Wickersham, Bob Peterman and Wayne White.
Wayne was a good neighbor and trusted friend who will be missed.