B. Wayne Loy

B. Wayne Loy, 82, of McPherson, KS, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Pleasant View Home, Inman.

Wayne was born on April 1, 1942, in Garnett, KS, the son of Brock E. and Roberta E. (Lewis) Loy.  He graduated from William Chrisman High School (Independence, MO) in 1960 and received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree from Central Missouri State College in 1965.  On July 3, 1965, Wayne was united in marriage to Lois Aileen Wolpers in Blackburn, MO.  This union was blessed with three sons, David, Stephen, and Andrew.  Wayne and Lois were married for 58 years prior to Lois’ passing on January 18, 2024.

Wayne served for 5 ½ years in the United States Air Force Reserve, reaching the rank of Staff Sergeant.  He was an accountant for K-W Dart Truck Company, Kansas Jack, Vanguard Plastics, and Hehr Glass. 

As a Boy Scout, he was awarded the Eagle Scout and inducted into the Order of the Arrow.  He was a member of American Legion Post #24.  He enjoyed holiday family get-togethers, camping, guns, knife collecting, fishing, hunting, archery, bluegrass music festivals, and his beloved dogs.  

Survivors include his three sons, David (Mary) Loy of Irvine, CA, Stephen (Jen) Loy of Topeka, KS, and Andrew (Rebecca) Loy of McPherson, KS; and ten grandchildren, Nathan, Catherine, Jonathan, Benjamin, Tyler, Emily, Ayden, Asher, Emmalyn, and Maya. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and sister, Carol Ann Fitzpatrick.

The funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, April 8, 2024, at Grace Lutheran Church with Pastor Dale Dumperth officiating.  The family will receive friends from 9:00 AM until service time on Monday at the church.   Burial with Military Honors will follow the service at McPherson Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Boy Scout Troop #117 or American Legion Post #24 in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.