In Memory of David S. Wayt
David S. Wayt, age 68, of Ida Gove, Iowa, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2017, at the Horn Memorial Hospital of Ida Grove, Iowa.
A Celebration of Life Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m.to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, April 2, 2017 at the Ida Grove Golf & Country Club, of Ida Grove, Iowa. The Christensen - Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Grove, Iowa is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online to www.christensenvanhouten.c
Dave (Maynard) Wayt, age 68, passed away peacefully Monday, March 27, 2017 at Horn Memorial Hospital with family members by his side following a short battle with cancer. He was born on August 15, 1948 in Sac City, IA to Don and Nonie Wayt. He was a 1967 graduate of Sac City High School. He went on to pursue his bachelor’s degree in history in Fort Dodge, IA and then to the University of South Dakota. As a child, he helped his dad at the family monument shop W. B. Wayt & Sons in Sac City, IA. Over summer vacations they would spend time in Brainerd, MN where he would water ski and frolic in the sun.
His love of water extended through his adulthood where his wishes are to scatter his ashes into the ocean. One of his talents was playing the guitar. At the age of 16 he learned to play and played in a few bands. Some of which are the Jefferson Davis Band, FRB, and then the Iowa’s longest playing band The Senders where he was an inductee into the Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005. Other loves include planting tomatoes, making beef jerky, grilling, and the history of music. Maynard also may be known for his dirty jokes and sense of humor. His love for his children and grandchildren was magnificent. He was currently employed at Midwest Industries where he dedicated 26 years.
Survivors include daughters Marissa Wayt of Ida Grove, IA, Heidy Wayt and fiancé Michael Croke of Stuart, FL, Holly Wayt of Jensen Beach, FL, Sarah Wunschel and husband Adam of Ida Grove, IA, and Lesley Wayt of Jensen Beach, FL; nine grandchildren and one great grandchild on the way and many friends alongside.
He was also survived by his sisters Sally Gambetti of Ocean Side, CA, Wendy Staiert and her husband Ralph of St Louis, MO, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Jerry Wayt and his wife Ann, and Daniel Wayt and his wife Barb, nephew Harvey Bradley and niece Chris Bosse.
VISITATION
4 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 2, 2017
Ida Grove Country Club
Ida Grove,Iowa
Condolences
I just heard of Dave's passing and wanted to tell you what a great guy I thought he was. When we were in school, the teachers often seated students in alphabetical order, by last name, and so I often sat behind him in class. He was a lot of fun, and had such a great smile. I talked to him on the phone a couple months ago about our upcoming class reunion. He was off work on a "snow day", and so we visited for a little while. When I mentioned that I hadn't actually been around for graduation (I went to college that year), Dave told me the story of how he wasn't at graduation, either, because the principal told him not to come if he didn't get a haircut! Good for Dave that he stuck to his principles instead of compromising his first amendment rights. I didn't see him again for many years, until he was playing with the Senders at the all-school reunion, in 2005, I think. We visited near the end of the dance, and he laughed and said, "Can't you just marry me for a week?" I thought that was very sweet of him.
I will miss Dave at the class reunion, as I know his other classmates will...I think everybody liked him. He is gone too soon, but I'll bet he packed a lot of fun into his 68 years. I am sorry for your loss.”