Obituary of Wayne S. Rockwell

Wayne S Rockwell, age 92, of Whitewater, Wisconsin passed away on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at Fairhaven in Whitewater, Wisconsin. Wayne was born in Richland County, Wisconsin on March 19, 1920, the son of Clark Wellington and Helen (Simmons) Rockwell. He served his country in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII. On January 13, 1945, Wayne married Ida A. Medbury. Wayne worked as a power plant engineer for the University of Wisconsin, Whitewater prior to his retirement. He enjoyed traveling, camping, and gardening. Surviving are: His children: Allen (Carol) Rockwell, Elkhorn, WI and Sharon (Bill) Nancarrow, Coon Rapids, MN, Grandchildren: Jeff (Heather) Rockwell, Michelle (Robert) Markham, and Craig Nancarrow, Great-grandchildren: Katlyn and Erik Rockwell and Sister: Eva Carmack, Tomah, WI. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Ida, brother Brandon Rockwell, and sister Catherine Erfert. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, September 22, 2012, at 4:30 PM at the Fairhaven Chapel, 435 W. Starin Road,Whitewater,WI. Burial will be in the Hillside Cemetery, Whitewater, Wisconsin. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial to Fairhaven Corporation or to the Parkinson's Association. The Nitardy Funeral Home, Whitewater is assisting the family.