Wayne V. Viner, 88, formerly of LaCrosse, WI, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2017 at Saint Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN.

He was born to Ellsworth and Amy (Strahl) Viner in La Crosse, WI. Wayne was the second oldest of ten children. He graduated from Central High School in LaCrosse, WI.

In 1948, Wayne joined the United States Air Force. He was attached to a Statistical Unit and was stationed in Wiesbaden, Germany for three years. The air lift was going on and he could identify all planes just by their sound.

In 1952, he left the Air Force and married Joan Gilles in LaCrosse, WI. Together they raised twelve children and had 64 years of love, work, joys, tears, and adventures.

Wayne enjoyed traveling, camping, fishing, playing cards, and was a stalwart Green Bay Packer fan.

He worked for Allis Chalmers for 23 years and then worked for Dairyland Power Electric Company for 23 years. He was a long time member of the American Legion Post 52 in La Crosse, WI.

He is survived by his wife Joan of Rochester, his children Anne (Noel) Veglahn of Westby, WI, Susan (Dan) Ryan of Rochester, Jane (Tim Thomas) Hill of Portage, WI, Mary (John) Lindahl of Stoddard, WI, Mark Viner of Portales, NM, Janet (Wade) Glenn of Eagan, MN, John (Kris) Viner of Mt. Horeb, WI, David Viner of Hayward, WI, Steven (Nancy) Viner of Shelbourne, VT, Matt (Gigi) Viner of Chetek, WI, a daughter-in-law Chris Viner of Davenport, IA, twenty-one grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren, a brother Harland (Ruth) Viner of Holmen, WI, sisters Garnet (Len) Fleming of FL, Darlene Lassig of LaCrosse, Carole (Jan) Whitbeck of Baraboo, WI and sisters-in-laws Leslie Viner and Margorie Viner.

He is sadly preceded in death by two sons; Tim (Judy) and Paul, brothers Ellsworth, Eldon (Helen), Eugene (Ginny), Harold, a sister Irene (Earl) Eveland and his parents Ellsworth and Amy.

The Memorial Mass for Wayne will be held on Friday, March 3, 2017 at 11:00AM at Pax Christi Catholic Church in Rochester with Fr. Joe Fogal officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the Mass at church.

Macken Funeral Home is handling the arrangements and online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com