WAYNE ALLEN BURNS Brazil, IN

Submitted

Wayne Allen Burns, 81 of Brazil, passed peacefully in his home on Friday, April 5, 2024. He was born in Poland, Indiana on March 21, 1943, to the late Kenneth and Dorothy (Campbell) Burns. 

Wayne graduated from Brazil High School in 1961. He was a member of the United Church of Christ in Poland. After high school, he started his career at Detroit Diesel-Allison’s Transmission in Speedway, Indiana where he was a member of the UAW Local 933. He retired in 1991 after 30 years of working as a machinist and driving a semi. After retirement, he drove trucks and semis for Britt Tool and Riddell Farms. In 1963, Wayne married Marilyn (Kirkham) Burns. They went on to have a loving 61 years of marriage. 

During these years they welcomed two children and four grandchildren into their lives. Wayne and Marilyn loved taking trips with family and friends on their motorcycle and competing in bowling leagues. His summers were spent working in his yard and seeking out treasures at yard sales. He enjoyed watching his son and grandsons race sprint cars and listening to his daughter play piano. He was kept busy by his four loving grandchildren by attending guard competitions, volleyball matches and baseball games. They all loved trying to beat him in basketball, however his famous hook-shot always won. 

He was a fun-loving guy who lived life to the fullest.

Wayne was proceeded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Dorothy (Campbell) Burns, his sister, Cindy (Burns) Lowdermilk, and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Walter and Helen (Emmert) Kirkham.

Survivors include: His caring wife of 61 years Marilyn Burns 

Daughter: Lisa (Dave) Chambers 

Son: Eric Burns (Jeanne) 

Grandchildren: Daylan Chambers, Darci Chambers (Kyle), Harley Burns (Chelsea), and Destiny Burns  

Siblings: Marsha West (late husband Tom), Lloyd (Mary) Burns, and Rita (Mark) Dierdorff 

Many extended family members 

The family would like to extend their gratitude to Wayne’s special caregiver, Marian Burns.  

A visitation will be held Friday, April 12th from 11 - 1 at Lawson-Miller Chapel, 1702 East National Avenue in Brazil. A funeral service, officiated by Pastor Kenny Thomas will begin at 1 P.M. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery.

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