Wayne J. Slayton, age 68, of Stone Lake, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 15, 2021 with his children by his side.

Wayne John Slayton was born August 10, 1953 in Shell Lake, the son of Leslie and Hazel (Metcalf) Slayton. He became a jack of all trades, doing anything for anyone from construction, mechanic work, and an operator of heavy machinery. Wayne loved riding his motorcycle in his spare time and enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and tubing down the river. He especially loved spending time with his 2 grandchildren.

He is survived by his three children, Carol (Rustin) Wigton, Hazel (Jake) Jana, and Wayne Z Slayton; sisters Delores (Ron) Bulger, Marleen Hagler, Theresa Hutchcraft, and Malinda Geer; brother Eugene (Nancy) Slayton; grandchildren Gunner and Ainslee Jana who were is pride and joy; as well as his step-grandchild Raegen Korf-Wigton; along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends, especially his biker friends who he considered family.

Wayne was proceeded in death by his parents Leslie and Hazel Slayton and his brother Charles Slayton.

The Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Stone Lake Wesleyan Church. Pastor Tim Young will officiate. Visitation will be held from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. prior to the service at the church. A small luncheon will follow the service.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Weazer's Memorial Fund set up through Shell Lake State Bank. They can be brought directly to Shell Lake State Bank or mailed to P.O Box 128, Stone Lake WI, 54876. These funds will be used to plant a tree or 2 in his name at Abate Acres, as well as help with his memorial ride sometime this spring.