Wayne Everett Luginsland passed away peacefully at 1:38 PM on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at his home surrounded by family in Waverly, Kansas. Born on March 24, 1942, at Newman Hospital in Emporia, he was the eldest son to Paul and Treva Luginsland, and was followed by his younger brother, Richard (Sherre, Kansas City, MO). Wayne dedicated his life to his Christian faith and the love his family and friends unconditionally.

On December 23, 1962, Wayne married his soulmate, Connie Forbeck, and together they raised four daughters: Teri (Michael Vaughn, Garnett), Dawn (Chris Mesa, Garden City) Susan (Terry Tinich, Mesa, AZ), and Shelley (Daniel Coughlin, Lyndon), James VanSchaick, former Son-in-Law, and opened his home to an exchange student from Norway, Stig Nordal. Wayne was also blessed with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Katie, Hillary, Adam, Aaron, Treiy, Andrew, Kai, Joshua, Joseph, Jeremiah, Elizabeth, Jennifer, Machelle, Christina, Junior, Dahlia, and Caden.

Wayne attended Americus High School and graduated in 1960. Wayne honorably served Army National Guard from 1960 to 1966. Wayne worked his entire career at Didde Graphics in Emporia until his retirement. Following his retirement, Wayne spent much of his time in his wood shop or the outdoors, but if a family member, a neighbor, or a perfect stranger needed anything, Wayne would give them the shirt off his back. Wayne will always be remembered as a kind and compassionate man who loved everyone.

Services will be held at Prairie View United Methodist Church on Saturday, November 5th, 2022, at 11:00 AM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wayne Luginsland Memorial Fund and may be sent in care of Jones Funeral Home, PO Box 277, Burlington, KS 66839.