Hobert R. Layne
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April 10, 2018
US Veteran
Hobert R. “Joe” Layne, age 74, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 10, 2018.
Born in Grundy, VA on February 1, 1944, he was the son of the late Homer and Virga (Foster) Layne.
He honorably served our country in the United States Army from 1966 until 1968.
On November 24, 1962, in Hernando, MS; he was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Edith Wilkey. They moved from Illinois to Kenosha in 1972 and were blessed with 51 years of marriage. Sadly, she preceded him in death on July 28, 2014.
For over 27 years, Joe was employed as a long haul truck driver with Outboard Marine Corp. He previously was employed with Penske Trucking and J.B. Hunt.
He was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star #92, Unity Lodge #367, and the Kenosha Shrine Club. Joe enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his two sons, Jeffrey (Trina) Layne and Jason (Clerrisa) Layne; his six grandchildren, Austin, Logan and Brandon Layne and Emma, Ethan and Eva Layne; and his siblings, James Layne, Imogene (Martin) Mead, Phyllis (Richard) Weller, Jane (Lemont) Pederson, Sue Peoples and Wanda (Gene) Hall.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a brother, Douglas Layne and two sisters, Delphine Stiltner and Carol Miller.
Service Info
Funeral Services honoring Joe’s life will be held on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Piasecki-Althaus Funeral Home, 3720 39th Avenue. Interment with full military honors will follow in Sunset Ridge Memorial Park.
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Marianne RozinskiJeff and Jason, no words can express my deepest sympathy for your loss. My heart and thoughts are with the both of you and your families during this time of grieving. Please know that you are not alone in remembering what truly wonderful man your father was and how much he meant to so many people. Healing prayers, thought and love to all of you!
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Susan SmithThe memories are flooding tonight. Thinking of all the good times that as a huge family getting together was always a blasts. Uncle joe always had a wise crack comeback when he spoke. Of course the Uncles barley got a word in but when they did I remember listening. Even though we lived miles apart your family was always in my thoughts. Jeff and Jason the next few days will be a blur but cherish the memories and keep them close to your heart. He is not alone up there now and I’m sure my mom and dad, your mom and uncle Leo are celebrating! Love to you !
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Hair Gallery Styling SalonWhen Joe would come in for a hair cut, he would light up the room. We all had many laughs and good conversations, as well as his home made cornbread that he made for us! He will be deeply missed by our staff and customers, and we remissness about Eddie all the time as well. God Bless. The Hair Gallery Merle Norman Studios Theda Darracott, Marisa Kaldenberg, Marisa Nudo, Fran Staeck and Amanda Darracott
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Jason LayneMy father was an outstanding person. His devotion to his wife, family, friends, Free Masons and the Shriners is truly heartwarming. I respect him most for taking time away from his own family to help less fortunate children in need of assistance with medical care through the Shriners. The reselence he proved in the hard years with my mother illnesses is the mark of a honest and true man. I can honestly say I never heard him complain about any burden over anything he did. To top it off he achieved over driving 2 Million miles of safe and accident free truck driving providing for his family. Love you always! Your son Jason
