WAYNE SKORCZEWSKI

Mass of Christian Burial for Wayne Thomas Skorczewski, 74, of Minneota took place on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, at St. Edward Catholic Church in Minneota. A public visitation was held on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, at St. Edward with a prayer service following. Visitation continued Friday morning at St. Edward. Military honors took place outside the church following the service, with a funeral luncheon following. Burial will take place at a later date.
Wayne died on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, at his residence in Minneota.
Wayne Thomas Skorczewski was born on Dec. 11, 1949, to Alvin and Lydia (Dastych) Skorczewski in Canby, MN. He grew up on a farm outside of Ivanhoe, MN. He attended school in Ivanhoe and graduated from Ivanhoe High School in the spring of 1968. Upon graduation he continued his education at Granite Falls VoTech attaining his degree in Data Processing. Wayne was then drafted into the United States Army and was stationed in Hawaii during the Vietnam War.
Wayne met the love of his life Gloria Miklos in early 1972. The couple was married on June 24, 1972, at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Fairfax, MN. They started their family in New Ulm, MN, until moving to Marshall, MN, in 1977.
Wayne worked as semi-truck driver for 42 years for J&R Schugel of New Ulm for many years until a brief stint with Schwans before returning and retiring with J&R Schugel in 2015. During his career Wayne trucked for five million miles throughout the United States. Upon retirement he began driving bus for the Marshall School District and Southwest Coaches.
Wayne enjoyed tropical vacations with his wife Gloria. He was an avid Minnesota sports fan and could often be caught listening to the Twins on the radio or cheering on the Vikings. He loved tinkering in his garage where there was a space for everything, and everything in its space. The garage became his favorite four o’clock happy hour spot. Wayne’s family was the most important thing in his life and he could often be found at his grandchildren’s activities.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Gloria Skorczewski; children Holly (Jon) Buck, Amy Herigon-Jeremiason (Brian Jeremiason), Tom (Tara) Skorczewski; 16 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren with one on the way; many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Wayne is preceded in death by his parents, Alvin and Lydia Skorczewski; sisters Linda, Jody; brother Gary; mother and father-in-law Loy and Lucille Miklos; four brothers-in-law; son-in-law Bret Herigon; nephew Bradley Bollinger.
Arrangements with Horvath Funeral Service.