Wayne G. Larson, 73, died in the Wheaton Franciscan Hospital-All Saints on Wednesday, May 7, 2008. He was born in Racine on April 29, 1935 the son of the late Rudy and Dorothy (nee: Arhelger) Larson. Wayne served his country with the U.S. Army. On June 9, 1973, in Faith Lutheran Church he was united in marriage to the former Betty Ann Mains Tyykila who preceded him in death on March 13, 2004. He was a longtime employee of Western Publishing and later retired from Twin Disc. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Sturtevant. Wayne was an avid Brewer and Packer fan but loved all sports. He enjoyed being "online" on his computer. Surviving are his daughter, Lori (David) Salas of Franklin, WI, stepchildren Kenneth (Penny) Tyykila, Susan (Steven) Vargas all of Racine, Jeffrey Tyykila of Tampa, FL, step-daughter-in-law Sue Tyykila of Tomahawk, WI, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren and his brother-in-law Robert Proeber of Racine. Wayne's nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends also survive him. In addition to his parents and beloved wife Wayne was preceded in dearth by his stepson Edward Tyykila, brothers Dale and Keith Larson and sister Marilyn Proeber. His Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home on Monday, May 12th with Rev. Jeffrey Mortenson officiating. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Service. Entombment will follow in West Lawn Memorial Park. The family has suggested memorials to Faith Lutheran Church in Sturtevant.