Wayne T. Schacherer – age 93, of Laurens, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the Accura HealthCare in Pomeroy, Iowa.

Wayne Theodore Schacherer was born on October 18, 1931, in Dawson, Minnesota. He was the son of Wayne and Gertrude (Soehner) Schacherer, Sr. He was educated in country schools and went on to attend Dawson High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served from 1952 - 1954.  Wayne married Dorothy Hall on March 6, 1954, in New Jersey.  They lived in Minnesota for several years where Wayne farmed and trucked. In the late 50's they moved to Laurens, Iowa, with their four children. On April 28, 1962, Wayne was united in marriage to Catherine Bussman in Iowa City. The couple moved to Storm Lake for a short time before moving to Laurens. Wayne worked for Hakes Food as a truck driver. He retired in 1996.

Wayne was a member of the Resurrection of Our Lord Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He especially loved the time spent with his kids & grandkids.

He is survived by his wife, Catherine; children, Marjorie Wellendorf of Omaha, NE, Evelyn Neill of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Susan (Doug) Hess of Carson, Iowa, Theresa Christophersen of Fairfax, VA, Mike (Deb) Schacherer of Decorah, Iowa, Roberta (Robert) Hertz of Laurens and Gene (Penni) Schacherer of Grand Forks, ND; 18 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; sisters, Eileen Rosik, Murial Bach, Carol Andrews, Mary Smith, Virginia Schoen and Glenice Meyer; and brothers, Allan Schacherer, Harold Schacherer and Jeff Schacherer.

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents; son, Kenneth Schacherer; brothers, Don and John Schacherer and sisters, Lois Franson and Alice Abraham.