Wayne Louis Aldrich, 69, of Coldwater passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022 at ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital.
In following his wishes, cremation has taken place and the family will have a celebration of Wayne’s life at a later date. A private family burial will take place at Matteson Cemetery.
The family was cared for by Dutcher Funeral Home.
Wayne was born February 23, 1953 to Raymond and Leoma (McDonald) Aldrich in Coldwater. He worked for Douglas Auto Tech for 35 years and was known as a hardworking, old school type of man. At Douglas, he served as the Local 822 Union Steward, Vice President, and also a President.
On July 15, 1974 he married the love of his life, JoAnne Bogucki in Coldwater.
Wayne lived simply and spent his time working on cars, fishing and taking cruises through the country. He liked traveling and going to the UP was a favorite destination.
Wayne was a Ford man who enjoyed watching drag races and Nascar. He also had a love for dogs, his favorite being labrador retrievers.
Wayne is survived by his wife of 47 years, JoAnne Aldrich; his daughter Angie Aldrich; his sisters Teresa (Darl) Smith, and Cindy (Tony) Herman; his brother James (Christina) Aldrich all of Coldwater; and his nephews and nieces Darren Smith, April Brakke, Matthew Aldrich, Melanie Bogucki, Heather Hayes, Autumn Slone, Amber Buoy, Paige Salinas, and Kara Deas.
Wayne is preceded in death by his parents and his infant brother Anthony Aldrich.
Memorials may be directed to the Humane Society of Branch County.
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