Obituaries

November 7, 1936 to July 25, 2024

MEDARYVILLE - Darwin William Wayberg, 87, of Medaryville, passed away Thursday, July 25, at his home, surrounded by his family.

He was born Nov. 7, 1936 in Kingsford, MI to the late Henry L. and Ruth M. [McKeller] Wayberg. On Oct. 18, 1958, he married Kate Elizabeth “Katie” Randall in Menominee, MI. She survives.

Darwin Wayberg

He is also survived by:
Randy Wayberg, Medaryville, Son
Darwin Wayberg, Medaryville, Son
Diane (Mark) Shepperd, Medaryville, Daughter
Brenda (Kenneth) Whitrock, Medaryville, Daughter
Randy (Lex) Wayberg II, Grandson
Jozlyn Wall, Granddaughter
Stacey (Mike Brigman) Wayberg, Granddaughter
Jennifer (Weylin) Sanders, Granddaughter
Jessica Tarr, Granddaughter
Joseph Shepperd, Grandson
16 Great-Grandchildren
3 Great-Great-Grandchildren
Henrietta Bailey, Sister
Karen Gutterman, Sister
Kristine (Steve) Hershman, Sister
Numerous Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Mari Elizabeth Wayberg, Granddaughter
Sabrina Lynn Shepperd, Granddaughter
Kendall Oliver Whitrock, Grandson
John Wayberg, Infant Brother
Lucille Yee, Sister
Gladys Westlund, Sister
Audrey Wright, Sister
Betty Guffey, Sister

In his younger years, Mr. Wayberg worked as a lumberjack in Michigan. He and his wife moved to Francesville in 1960 where he worked for Gordy Vollmer as a carpenter for several years. They moved to their home in Medaryville in 1963, and he began working as a truck driver - which became his life’s work. He was a hardworking man, and at age 81, he retired as an owner/operator of a successful trucking business. He was a member of the Knox Seventh-day Adventist Church where he served as an Elder. He was a loving and devoted husband and father. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He will be deeply missed.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday, July 30, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Medaryville. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. (Tuesday), at the funeral home. Private burial will be at White Post Cemetery in Medaryville.

Memorial donations may be made to Dementia Society of America or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.