Wayne Pae
GUYSVILLE, Ohio –– Wayne Robert Pae, 75, of Guysville, died at his home Wednesday afternoon, July 23, 2025. Born March 27, 1950, in Cleveland, he was the son of the late Robert Thomas Pae and Geraldine O’Connell Pae.
A graduate of Cleveland Heights High School, Wayne attended Ohio University. He was a beef cattle farmer, and had also been involved in dairy cattle and Scottish Highland cattle. He operated Beach House Aquarium Stores in Athens, Lancaster and Cleveland. He was a member of the Albany Baptist Church.
Wayne enjoyed woodworking, furniture and cabinet making, snorkeling in Hawaii, all of nature, and most especially his family.
Wayne is survived by his wife, Joyce Robertson Pae; three sons, Forest Pae, Brook (Alicia) Pae and Tony Jones all of Guysville; six grandchildren, Morgan (Cole) Weimer, Hunter Pae and Paige Waldron, Colton (Emily) Pae, Haylee Pae and Brian Fox, Ashlyn Hucks and Rylan Hucks; a former daughter in law, Jennifer Castle and Lane Sams; five great grandchildren, Levi Fox, Kolson Fox, Case Fox, Walker Pae and Cooper Weimer; a sister, Joanne (Richard) Hughes of Guysville; and two nieces, Christina Ross and Zeev Friedman, and Marissa Ross. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by a sister, Rosemary Pae Duchez.
A graveside service will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 29 at Bishop- Flanders Cemetery, Lawson Road, Lodi Township, Guysville, 45735, with Pastor Tim Woodyard officiating. Those attending are encouraged to dress in Aloha (Hawaiian) Wear.
Family and friends are invited to a meal at the St. Johns Catholic Church, 3176 Dutch Ridge Rd., Guysville, 45735, following the graveside service. Side dishes greatly appreciated for the luncheon and may be dropped off at the Church prior to the graveside service.
Arrangements are with Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, Athens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Albany Baptist Church, P.O. Box 360, Albany, 45701. Please share a memory, a note of condolence or sign the online register at www.jagersfuneralhome.com.
