Wayne Russel Messerly

Wayne Messerly

Our family patriarch, Wayne Russel Messerly, 80, passed away on April 30, 2012 at his home following a brave battle with cancer. He was born December 4, 1931 in Ogden, Utah to John J. and Mary Louise Grunig Messerly. Russ was sealed to Myrna Stringfellow by Elder Harold B. Lee in the Salt Lake Temple on Oct. 8, 1953 their union was blessed with five fine sons, John, Jeff, Joel, Jed and Justin. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in the East Central States Mission, was a High Priest in the No. Ogden 1st Ward and served faithfully in many positions. He especially loved serving as a home teacher. Russ served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict from May 1953 to May 1955. Russ retired from DDO as a Division Chief. He enjoyed hunting, snowmobiling, gardening, and scenic drives throughout Utah. He will be fondly remembered for his family cookouts and sauerkraut parties. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend to all who knew him. He and Myrna spent much of their lives watching their sons at the ball park or their grandchildren in their many activities. He is survived by his wife, Myrna 5 sons and their spouses, John and Ann, Jeff and Cindy, Joel and Libby, Jed and Amity, Justin and Brandi 21 grandchildren 5 great-grandchildren and 3 sisters, Eleen Holly, Donna Fernelius and Helen Hepworth. He was preceded in death by his parents five sisters and five brothers and an infant grandson, Luke. The family would like to thank Russ'' professional caregivers, their ward members and neighbors with a special thanks to close friend Darrel Strebel for always being there. A viewing will be held on Sunday, May 6, 2012, at Myers Ogden Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd. from 6 to 8 p.m. and Monday, May 7th from 9:40 to 10:40 a.m. at the North Ogden 1st Ward, 600 East 2600 North. Funeral services will be held at the North Ogden 1st Ward at 11 a.m. on Monday. Interment, Ben Lomond Cemetery.