Wayne Royer, of Macomb, Il, born 9/3/1963 entered the Church Triumphant on May 14th, 2025. He now sings with the heavenly choir and rejoices before the face of his Savior Jesus in the realm immortal.
Wayne Royer was born in Pekin, Il to Gordon and Betty Royer. He grew up in Havana and Astoria where he went through school. He is a baptized child of God and a confirmed member of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.
He was a parishioners of Immanuel Lutheran Church and Student Center in Macomb for over 30 years.
On May 28th, 1988 he was united in holy matrimony to Nancy Merose. They had many happy years together. They attended church together and rejoiced in countless days of life together. They enjoyed eating breakfast at Hyvee and going for walks on the square in Macomb.
Wayne was known for his musical abilities, playing hand- bells and guitar at his home church of Immanuel Lutheran, and at Victory Baptist in Macomb. Wayne was able to hear a piece of music and play it joyfully. At Christmas time he was known for dressing up as Santa and leading the group in singing Christmas Carols.
Wayne always volunteered by mowing the yards at Immanuel Lutheran and was there whenever needed to lend a helping hand. He worked in Bushnell, and for the last 11 years of his earthly pilgrimage he worked for Bridgeway in Macomb. He was well loved by his bosses and co-workers.
Above all Wayne rejoiced in being a child of God and delighted in hearing the Gospel. He remained faithful unto death and now rejoices with the crown of life in heaven with His Lord. He is with us still every time the Holy Spirit gathers the saints in the Divine Service, for where Jesus is, there is heaven, and Wayne is with the Host arrayed in white. He now rests from his labors and rejoices singing in the heavenly choir.
Wayne was preceded in death by his parents Gordon and Betty. He is survived by his wife Nancy, his sisters Linda and Penny, and his brother Rob. He leaves behind him a legacy of joy and faithfulness.
The Funeral for Wayne is Saturday, June 14th, at Immanuel Lutheran Church at 906 East Grant Street, Macomb, Il at 10am. There is a visitation beginning at 9:30 am for anyone who wants to come and give words of comfort and encouragement to the family. There is a lunch following the service, with burial in Astoria following the lunch.
If anyone desires to make a donation in honor of Wayne, please make checks payable to Immanuel Lutheran Church and Student Center, memo Wayne Memorial.
