Wayne C. Wykoff passed away on Sat., Feb. 25, 2023, devoted husband, loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed into heaven with family by his side at the age of 86.
Wayne was born on December 18, 1936, in Cincinnati, Ohio. While driven to succeed with a love of travel, he was foremost a dedicated and devoted family man. Waynes greatest achievement was being a Father to two great children, who both successfully pursued two of his passions in life , aviation and business. As an accountant, Wayne applied that knowledge and ability into the development of a career in commercial real estate and other entrepreneurial ventures. His kind spirit and genuine demeanor attracted people wherever he went, Wayne never met a stranger and always welcomed you with witty humor and warm conversation. He was loving, generous, confident, honest, fair and always a source of strength and wisdom.
Wayne was involved in various volunteer opportunities over the years. At Parkside Christian Church, he was at one time a member of the Choir, served as a greeter, volunteered at the East End Outreach Pantry, and was a member of the Finance Committee. He had the privilege of accompanying other members of Parkside Christian Church to two life enhancing mission trips to Ukraine. He and Diane enjoyed many years as being Costume Managers for Tall Stacks. He enjoyed time spent as a volunteer at the Greater Cincinnati International Airport with the USO. That association also led to him being a part of many of the Honor Flight return home ceremonies. He was a faithful follower of the ForestAires, a local womens choral group, for whom he was behind the camera and shining the spotlight at many Encore performances over the years. He was a charter member of the Anderson High School Class of 54 lunch bunch, a group of childhood buddies who gathered at Salem Gardens for lunch every Wednesday for over thirty plus years.
His generosity continues beyond his passing as he donates his physical self to the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine for the purpose of medical research and training.
Wayne is preceded in death by his parents Charles and Virginia and brother Richard. Left to mourn his loss are his beloved wife Diane, sisters Nancy (late Al) Mink and Virginia Roseberry, the Mother of his Children, Carolyn Pol, children Don (Susan) Wykoff and Cheryl (George) Goforth as well as his four grandchildren Cindy (Brett) Arnold, Maggie Ballentine, James (Jaiden) Wykoff, Victoria (Karl) Cunic. He is also survived by in-laws Sharon (late Gaden) Thomas, Pati (Ray) Schultz and Carla (Robert) Nicholas. Nieces, Kristen (Eric) Moore, Jamie Cooke (Woodrow Tabor); nephews Rob Nicholas and the late Steven Nicholas. He was affectionately known as "Bubby" to his eleven great grandchildren and will be missed dearly by many nieces, nephews, cousins, dear friends, and his special fur buddy "Stubby".
The family is greatful for the special care Wayne received from Michelle Luken from Family Bridges and Sandi Mills from Heaven Sent.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 15th at 10 a.m. at the Parkside Christian Church, 6986 Salem Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45230 followed by memorial service and celebration of life at 11 a.m.
Memorial donations can be made in Waynes name to the Parkside Christian Church.
Waynes Bucket List was simpleLife was the bucket. I had it all, I did it all, and I loved every bit of it. No regrets!
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Wayne was born on December 18, 1936, in Cincinnati, Ohio. While driven to succeed with a love of travel, he was foremost a dedicated and devoted family man. Waynes greatest achievement was being a Father to two great children, who both successfully pursued two of his passions in life , aviation and business. As an accountant, Wayne applied that knowledge and ability into the development of a career in commercial real estate and other entrepreneurial ventures. His kind spirit and genuine demeanor attracted people wherever he went, Wayne never met a stranger and always welcomed you with witty humor and warm conversation. He was loving, generous, confident, honest, fair and always a source of strength and wisdom.
Wayne was involved in various volunteer opportunities over the years. At Parkside Christian Church, he was at one time a member of the Choir, served as a greeter, volunteered at the East End Outreach Pantry, and was a member of the Finance Committee. He had the privilege of accompanying other members of Parkside Christian Church to two life enhancing mission trips to Ukraine. He and Diane enjoyed many years as being Costume Managers for Tall Stacks. He enjoyed time spent as a volunteer at the Greater Cincinnati International Airport with the USO. That association also led to him being a part of many of the Honor Flight return home ceremonies. He was a faithful follower of the ForestAires, a local womens choral group, for whom he was behind the camera and shining the spotlight at many Encore performances over the years. He was a charter member of the Anderson High School Class of 54 lunch bunch, a group of childhood buddies who gathered at Salem Gardens for lunch every Wednesday for over thirty plus years.
His generosity continues beyond his passing as he donates his physical self to the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine for the purpose of medical research and training.
Wayne is preceded in death by his parents Charles and Virginia and brother Richard. Left to mourn his loss are his beloved wife Diane, sisters Nancy (late Al) Mink and Virginia Roseberry, the Mother of his Children, Carolyn Pol, children Don (Susan) Wykoff and Cheryl (George) Goforth as well as his four grandchildren Cindy (Brett) Arnold, Maggie Ballentine, James (Jaiden) Wykoff, Victoria (Karl) Cunic. He is also survived by in-laws Sharon (late Gaden) Thomas, Pati (Ray) Schultz and Carla (Robert) Nicholas. Nieces, Kristen (Eric) Moore, Jamie Cooke (Woodrow Tabor); nephews Rob Nicholas and the late Steven Nicholas. He was affectionately known as "Bubby" to his eleven great grandchildren and will be missed dearly by many nieces, nephews, cousins, dear friends, and his special fur buddy "Stubby".
The family is greatful for the special care Wayne received from Michelle Luken from Family Bridges and Sandi Mills from Heaven Sent.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 15th at 10 a.m. at the Parkside Christian Church, 6986 Salem Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45230 followed by memorial service and celebration of life at 11 a.m.
Memorial donations can be made in Waynes name to the Parkside Christian Church.
Waynes Bucket List was simpleLife was the bucket. I had it all, I did it all, and I loved every bit of it. No regrets!
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