Ralph "Wayne" Hawthorne

Ralph "Wayne" Hawthorne, age 88 of Hastings passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings.

Wayne was born February 19, 1923 in Hastings, the son of Ralph and Rose (Perry) Hawthorne. He attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1941. Wayne honorably served in the US Army during World War II. He married Agnes Mlynarchek on October 23, 1948. Wayne retired from the Viking Corporation after working for 30+ years as a tool and dye maker. In 1960, he started his own business, Hawthorne Marine, where he repaired boat motors. Wayne was a member of the Saint Rose of Lima Church. For his enjoyment Wayne built and flew model airplanes.

Wayne was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Sandra Lynn; his parents; and brother, Martin Roy Hawthorne.

Wayne is survived by his wife, Agnes Patricia; son, Martin (Robin) Hawthorne; daughter, Kathleen (Jerry) Lenz; daughter, Susan (Ralph) Ford; seven grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial Contributions:
St. Rose of Lima Catholic School
805 S. Jefferson
Hastings, MI 49058

Memorial Service:
Monday, January 2, 2012 @11:00 am
St Rose of Lima Church
805 S. Jefferson
Hastings, MI 49058

Luncheon:
Immediately following services at the church