Wayne Maggard
Wayne Maggard, 59, formerly of Nappanee, died at 10:40 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15, 2021.
He was born on Dec. 18, 1962, in Miami, Ariz. to Lee and Alice (Madrid) Maggard. He moved to the Nappanee area with his family in 1979 and was a 1981 graduate of NorthWood High School where he played football, wrestled and participated in track and field.
Throughout his life, Wayne worked as an artist and a wood worker. Wayne was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing and mushroom hunting. He is remembered for his love of singing in his sleep.
Wayne is survived by his daughter, Hayley Maggard, Mishawaka; brother: Scott Maggard, Elkhart; two sisters: Donna Billing, Norton, Ohio; and sister Sherry Deavers, Elkhart. He is also survived by daughter, Stephanie; sons: Joshua and Tony; grandchildren; and a nephew, Robert Deavers, whom Wayne lived with in Edwardsburg, Mich.
Friends and family may call from 3-7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 19, at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home in Nappanee with a memorial service beginning at 7 p.m. with Pastor Jason Rhode officiating. Following cremation, Wayne will be buried at Union Center Cemetery next to his parents.
Memorial contributions in Wayne’s name can be made to the NorthWood High School Athletic Department.