Wayne Bernard Fox was born on February 3, 1928 in Amery, Wisconsin one of two sons born to Richard and Lillian (Bance) Fox. He grew up in rural Amery and graduated from Amery High School in 1947. In his younger years besides farming he worked at the feed mill in town and also hauled milk. After the death of his father his mother remained on the farm with him. Part of life on the farm was having dogs, and Wayne always had dogs with him. He liked feeding and watching birds and fishing in his spare time. Wayne didn't have children of his own, but he enjoyed all his nieces and nephews and time spent together with family. Even after selling his milk herd he continued to milk at least a couple of cows until a few years ago. When fall rolled around each year he made his trek out to the back 40 to hunt deer. During his last years Wayne was fortunate to have the help of his niece Bev Fox to see that things he needed were taken care of. Wayne died at his home in rural Amery on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at the age of 83 years.
His parents, brother Vernon and nephews Kenneth Fox and Ricky Fox preceded him in death. Left to mourn are his nieces and nephews and their families as well as other relatives and friends.
Wayne was buried next to his parents in the Fox Family Cemetery in rural Amery on Thursday, August 18, 2011. Memorial services will be held at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery on Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. with Pastor Matt Saarem officiating. There will be a visitation time for the hour prior to the service.