Our sympathy to Joyce and family. We will always be thankful for all of Wayne’s work on the Gohmann family genealogy. I was unable to be there today because I am recovering from a heart attack. Doing much better now.
Wayne J. Fandel
November 27, 1943 – June 20, 2022
Memorial Services celebrating the life of Wayne J. Fandel age 78, of St. Cloud, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 27, 2022 at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud. Wayne passed away on Monday, June 20, 2022 at Quiet Oaks Hospice House after a three-year battle with cancer. Deacon Steve Yanish will officiate. Interment will take place at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls with full military honors.
Visitation will take place one hour prior to services at the funeral home on Monday.
Wayne was born on November 27, 1943 in St. Cloud the only son of Donald and Margaret (Gohman) Fandel. He graduated from St. Cloud Technical High School in 1962. Wayne served honorably in the United States Army. Wayne married Joyce Streit on April 16, 1966 and gained eight brothers and sisters. He worked for the United States Postal Service from 1966 until 2005. Wayne also worked for Tenvoorde Ford from 2005 until 2021. He lived in St. Cloud all of his life.
Wayne enjoyed road trips in the summer and fall with his family. He enjoyed time on his computer, reading and puzzles. He also loved the many events he spent with his grandchildren.
Wayne is survived by his wife of 56 years, Joyce; children, Chris (Jodi) of St. Cloud and Brian (Lynn) of Sartell; grandchildren, Brent, Amber (Corey) Mees, Payton, Kendall; great-granddaughters, Hailey Rose and Bentley; great-grandsons, Talon, Brayden, Greyson and Mannix; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; parents-in-law, Tony and Lucy Streit; and sister-in-law, Anita Nistler.
The family would like to thank Dr. Lalley and Dr. Jurgens and their staff, Amanda and Ashley with CentraCare home care and hospice and the Quiet Oaks staff.
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My deepest sympathy to you Joyce, Chris and Brian and families. I am thankful I have been in contact with Wayne for several years now via email, and thankful for our visit earlier this year. I know he is now at peace and free from cancer. Take care and stay in touch. Love Peggy and DonLee
PS due to my surgery will not be able to come to the visitation or funeral but know I am there in my thoughts. Hugs to everyone.
Wayne was the local president the Postal Workers Union during much of my time as St.Cloud Postmaster. We sometimes had disagreements, as is natural for our professional roles. But Wayne was always an honorable leader and dedicated worker. There were so many times when we worked together to solve problems, and Always with the greatest mutual respect. I always trusted his advice and his knowledge about our operations. The employees of the St. Cloud Post Office were fortunate to have them as their labor representative, and I was honored to call him a friend.
Brian,
Sorry for your loss, thinking of you in the days ahead.
Brian,
Sorry for your loss, thinking of you in the days ahead.
Wayne and I were in the Work/Study program at Tech as Seniors in 1962. We worked the afternoon/night shift together at Lantz Lenscraft after school.
Weekends we’d hang out with friends in and around St. Cloud.
After graduation, we planned to enlist together in the Army. I ended up in the hospital with Mono and Wayne enlisted. Wish we had gone in together.
I moved to Wisconsin the following year and unfortunately we lost touch with each other.
Wayne was such a cool, neat guy and have many fond memories of our HS days.
Rest In Peace old friend.
Peace, comfort and prayers for Joyce and Wayne’s family and friends.
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Memorial Services celebrating the life of Wayne J. Fandel age 78, of St. Cloud, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 27, 2022 at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud. Wayne passed away on Monday, June 20, 2022 at Quiet Oaks Hospice House after a three-year battle with cancer. Deacon Steve Yanish will officiate. Interment will take place at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls with full military honors.
Visitation will take place one hour prior to services at the funeral home on Monday.