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Wayne O. Lepley

Smiling older man wearing glasses and a plaid shirt in front of green trees.
Wayne Lepley

Wayne O. Lepley, age 83, of Atwater, passed away on May 22, 2026.

Wayne was born on February 10, 1943, in Hartville, to the late Harry and Gladys (Pregal) Lepley.

After 40 years, Wayne retired from IBEW 540 as an electrician.

Wayne was a simple man. He enjoyed golfing and hanging out with his golf buddies. Wayne liked working outside, planting flowers, and mowing his yard. He loved spending time with his family and friends and going out to eat.

Wayne was preceded in death by his wife, Betty; siblings, Corrine Fisher, and Dale Lepley.

He will be deeply missed by his children, Lisa (Jeff) Manos, and Brian (Darleen) Lepley; grandchildren, Steven (Maribel) Manos, Nathan (Mackenzie) Manos, Kyle (Sierra) Lepley, Karlie Lepley, and Alivia (Reese) Dye; great-grandchildren, Lucas, Leah, Liam, Blakely, and Hadley; siblings, Marita Royer, Clyde Lepley, and Linda Greer; and loving companion, Patty Schumaker.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Randolph Fire Department, https://www.randolphfiredept.com/contact.html.

Private services will be held.