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A man of few words, but a heart full of love. Harley Wayne Wassink, 79, of Powell, Wyoming, passed away March 10, 2024 with his family by his side.
Harley (Wayne) was born in Baker, Montana on June 3, 1944 to Harley and Esther Wassink. He was the oldest of four siblings. In 1963, he volunteered for active duty in the United States Air Force where he served four years including two tours in Vietnam. In 1967, after his discharge from his military service, he moved to Powell, Wyoming where he met the love of his life, Brenda Wheeler. On April 19, 1968, he and Brenda were married. During their 56 years of marriage they had two children, Dusty and Melissa.
Not only was he a beacon of light to his family, but to everyone he came in contact with. Many in this area know him for his electrical work, but he had many other hobbies over the years. He loved archery hunting, ham radio, model trains and four wheeling. But most of all he loved spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents Harley and Esther Wassink, sister Sharon Scranton, and Phyllis (Jerry) Higgins.
He is survived by his wife Brenda Wassink, son Dusty Wassink and daughter Melissa (Ryan) Wassink/Gallagher. He also leaves behind four beautiful grandchildren: Wyatt, Ellie, Sean, Bailee, and sister Twyla (Pedro) Segura.
Funeral services will be held at the First Southern Baptist Church on Friday, March 15, 2024 at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at the Crown Hill Cemetery.
