Wayne R. Mater
December 21, 1952 - June 18, 2019
Wayne R. Mater, age 67, of Clare, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Wayne was born the son of Russell and Helen (Shafer) Mater on December 21, 1952 in Clare. He married the former Karen Dean on October 3, 1987 and she survives him. Following graduation from CMU with his Bachelors in Science he had worked as a geologist. He has worked for the past 20 plus years in Security at the Soaring Eagle Casino in Mt. Pleasant. Wayne was a member of the Clare United Methodist Church where he was a member of the Choir and served every year as a cabin counselor at the church Youth Camp and a member of the Emmaus Community. He was also an avid sports fan, from Nascar, thru Hockey, Soccer and Baseball. Camping was also a preferred pastime. Survivors include his wife, Karen, his daughters, Kelsey, Anna, and Laura, his sister, Denise Elekonich of Grayling and his brother, Michael (Marlene) Mater of Weidman. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Larry. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 22, at 11:00 AM at the Clare United Methodist Church with Pastor John Kasper officiating. Burial will follow in the Cherry Grove Cemetery in Clare. Friends are invited to visit with his family on Friday from 4 to 8 PM at the Clare Chapel of the Stephenson-Wyman Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Clare United Methodist Church Camp Scholarship Fund. On line guestbook at www.stephenson-wyman.com
Wayne R. Mater, age 67, of Clare, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Wayne was born the son of Russell and Helen (Shafer) Mater on December 21, 1952 in Clare. He married the former... View Obituary & Service Information