Wayne Douglas Holland, age 78 of Buffalo, passed away Wednesday, March 20th at the REM Home in Buffalo.
Wayne was born the son of Roy and Doris (Mielke) Holland on July 2, 1940 in Buffalo, MN.
He was baptized at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church as an infant and confirmed his faith there also on May 6, 1956.
During his life Wayne loved to watch the trains go through town, especially the Holiday Train at Christmas. He enjoyed listening to country western music and loved the cheeseburgers at McDonald’s. Wayne loved going to Larry’s, to watch the hay baling and just to be on the farm.
Wayne will especially be remembered for his large collection of hats and also sunglasses. He wore them with pride and sometimes more than one at a time.
Wayne is preceded in death by his parents Roy Holland and Doris Holland-Alford.
He is survived by brother Larry (Shirley) Holland; sister Nancy (Jan) Doebbert; step siblings Mike Alford and Michele Alford; also, many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
Visitation for Wayne will be held one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 30th at 1 PM at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Buffalo.
Officiating is Pastor Ryan Clark.
Casket bearers will be Wayne’s nieces and nephews Kayla Tronson, Amalia Doebbert, Derek Stevens, Shaun Daniels, Josh Doebbert and Isaiah Huisman.
Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Buffalo.
Wayne now you can ride all the trains you want in heaven. I will always remember my bear.
Wayne, I will always treasure your story of what your plans in life were marriage, family, to own a big white house, work and wanting to be like your brother so you could drive a car. Till we meet again PaPa
Wayne, I will cherish your vision of what you wanted to do in your life, live on the farm in a big white house, marriage, have 3 children, work, and to be like your brother so you could drive a car. I will miss your laugh and the pranks you would pull on me like hiding my glasses and cell phone then laughing as I was looking for them. RIP Wayne
I’ll miss your hearty laugh and big smile, I hope you can ride all the trains that you could ever imagine, Papa.
Wayne, I still cherish those summer visits to the farm. I especially remember you teasing, joking, and laughing as we all explored the farm buildings. Rest in peace cousin, your soul is home.
Our condolences to Larry & Shirley Holland and Nancy & Jan Doebert and their families for the loss of their brother and uncle. We will always remember his joyful spirit and sense of humor. ChrysMarie (Holland)Suby and Jason Suby