Born June 26, 1934 to Vernon and Ketta “Betty” (Lovins) Prather, he married Linda Reed on May 4, 1988 in Hannibal, Missouri. She died October 19, 2022 in Creve Coeur. He was also preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Russell Prather and Richard Prather and two brothers, Billy E. Prather and Donald E. Prather.
Surviving are his son, Tad (Robin) Ayers of Creve Coeur; two daughters, Shawna Petra of Washington and Karen Prather Chiodo; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two nieces, Cindy Prather Thomas and Angie Prather Riethmaier.
He was a veteran of the United States Army.
Wayne was a member of the Local #649 Operating Engineers for over 60 years.
He was also a member of the American Legion. Wayne enjoyed making stained glass, building and carpenter work. He was extremely talented and had even built his own home and several projects for his family. He also enjoyed watching westerns and collecting antiques. Wayne was a regular at Main Street Family Restaurant in Creve Coeur, were he made many friends and will be greatly missed.
His memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Creve Coeur. Pastor Paul Trilikis will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
To express condolences online visit, www.preston-hanley.com
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