Wayne Leroy Pruiett, 88, of Kendallville, Indiana, died of Alzheimer's on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at Kendallville Manor Nursing Home in Kendallville.

Surviving are his wife of 65 years, Pat (Vogt) Pruiett; eight children, John (Cheryl) Pruiett, Lisa (Steve) Summers, Melanie Motsinger, Kathryn (Steve) Ammon, Mary (Tom) Dickson, Gordon (Carolyn Tobin) Pruiett, Elizabeth (Ed) Wagner, and Keith Pruiett; 18 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; two sisters; and a brother.

He was preceded in death by his parents, C. Wayne and Vivian (Violett) Pruiett; and a son, Kevin Pruiett.

Wayne graduated from high school in Brighton, Illinois in 1952. He served in the US Army during the Korean War stationed in Thule, Greenland.

He achieved a BS in chemistry and an MBA. He worked in many industries from moldmaker at Owen's Illinois Glassworks to financial analyst at Griffith Labs in Alsip, Illinois

Wayne enjoyed farming, gardening, woodworking, and was a jack-of-all-trades with the home and cars.

He was very happy with his children and grandchildren.

A memorial service will take place at a later date.

Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street, Kendallville is assisting the family with arrangements.

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