Kenneth "Wayne" Stanfield, age 89, of Willard, Ohio, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026, at the Willows at Willard where he was very loved and well taken care of. He was born on February 15, 1937 in Willard, Ohio to the late Orval S. and Florence O. (McMaster) Stanfield.
Wayne is survived by his wife of 70 years, Janet (Wilkinson) Stanfield; children, Kenneth G. (Dawn) Stanfield, Loree Fankhauser, and Matthew W. Stanfield; 6 grandchildren, Chad, Danny, Rachel, Philip, Corey and Curt; 12 great-grandchildren; sister at heart, Nedra; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Wayne is preceded in death by a grandson, Tyson McKenzie; 6 brothers, Howard, Orval, Owen, Kerry, Warren and Doyle; and 2 sisters, Agatha Vaughn and Corrine Gowitzka; and many beloved in-laws and friends.
Wayne loved being part of his large family, and his extended family. He loved being with his many friends and enjoyed fishing on Lake Erie and Gulf in Florida. His sense of humor was loved.
Wayne was a 1955 graduate of Willard High School. He devoted many years to the Willard Fire Department and helped establish the First EMT Squad. He loved the guys and gals there. He worked at RR Donnelley in Willard for 32 years before moving to Florida. In Florida, Wayne got a boat and successfully fished in the Gulf of Mexico (America) with family and friends often. He earned his Captains License while managing an ABC Liquor Store in Bradenton. In retirement he crafted handmade holiday displays that his family will treasure.
There will be a Celebration of Life for Wayne at Trinity Lutheran Church, 308 S. Myrtle Ave, Willard, Ohio 44890 on Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Private family visitation will be from 12:30 PM until 2:00 PM. Online condolences may be made to his family by visiting www.secorfuneralhomes.com
Condolences
Rick Rogers - May 19, 2026
I knew Wayne from R R Donnelly’s. He was a great guy. My condolences to the Family. RIP Wayne.
Jan Terwilliger - May 16, 2026
I’m so sorry Aunt Janet. Uncle Wayne will be greatly missed. He was such a fun loving person and I loved being with you both. Praying for you and all the family. I love you. Janice
Jim Payne - May 15, 2026
Life was happy around Wayne. He always seemed to make things happen. Some of them very funny. I know he will be missed, but memories will remain. Will always remember him.
Chris Wilkinson - May 7, 2026
The world lost another great one.
Marilyn Seasly - May 7, 2026
Sending my sincere condolences to your family, as Wayne will definitely be missed. His wit and wisdom will always be in all of our memories.
Chris Windom - May 2, 2026
So sorry to hear about your loss. Praying for God's comfort, peace and provision to be yours in abundance. Love, Chris and Beth Windom
Janet (Lohr) Songer - May 1, 2026
Janet and the whole Stanfield family: please accept my condolences in the loss of Wayne. I've known him from school and through working at RRD. He was such a great guy, and had the best sense of humor. I know he will be missed by everyone. My prayers are with you all.
Barbara Greer - May 1, 2026
I am so sorry for your loss. Many good times at RRD
Tom Hay - Apr 30, 2026
What a treat to work with , I still tell stories about him & Bob Cook and their many pranks at work & our fishing trips where we never seamed to catch anything. One of the blessed. Prayers are there for the family
Jo Miller - Apr 30, 2026
When I think of Uncle Wayne, I remember the sparkles in his eyes and his ornery grin. He was such a joyful and loving guy. Maybe that is why he was so tolerant of his naughty niece (that would be me!). I'm thankful he is at rest and kicking it up with the angels. But saddened for the loss to friends and family.
Tom Rish - Apr 29, 2026
He was the best !
Donna and Yogi Nagel - Apr 29, 2026
Janet, We had some great times together and he certainly will be missed. Our prayers go out to you and your family in this difficult time! God bless you all!
Cheri and Steve Butler - Apr 29, 2026
So sorry for your loss! Prayers for you all at this very difficult time!
Bev Ganni - Apr 29, 2026
Aunt Jan and all of sweet Unc’s family, I am so truly sorry for your loss. Uncle Wayne lit up so many faces with his bright smile and crazy sense of humor!! Daddy used to so enjoys emails Unc sent me to print out for him. He would chuckle for days!! We will miss him so very much, but I am thankful his pain is gone. I can’t even imagine the reunion of those silly nine sibs. God bless each of you and hold you tight during this sorrow. Love you all! Bev
Paula Reber - Apr 29, 2026
I'm so sorry for your great loss. Such a great guy. I'm so glad I got the pleasure of knowing him. I felt like family. Loved you all
Ben Jr and Cindi Phillips - Apr 29, 2026
Wayne was such a great uncle and will be missed. Prayers for Aunt Janet.
Ben Jr and Cindi Phillips - Apr 29, 2026
Wayne was such a great uncle and will be missed. Prayers for Aunt Janet.
