Wayne D. Root

March 4, 1935 - February 13, 2013

Wayne D. Root of Cadillac passed away Wednesday morning, February 13, 2013 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. He was 77. He was born March 4, 1935 in Manton to John and Ruby Root. On July 3, 1963 in Manton he married the former Nancy L. Rossell. Wayne graduated from Manton High School in 1954. He worked at St. Johns Table Company and later at Four Winns until retiring in 1996. He enjoyed wood working, gardening and was an avid fisherman, hunter and outdoorsman. Wayne was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association as well as a member of the Missaukee Conservation Club. He is survived by, Nancy, his loving wife of 49 years; brother, Rex (Bethel) Root; sisters, Joyce (Bill) Johnson, Linda (Bob) Bainbridge and Ruth Ann (Harold) Dodde; many nieces and nephews and many brothers and sisters in law. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers: Ray, Harry, Dallas and Glen Root. In accordance with Wayne's wishes cremation has taken place and no services will be held. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by the Peterson Funeral Home in Cadillac. An online guestbook is available at www.petersonfh.com.