Wayne L. Van Ochten, age 73 of Flint, Michigan formally of Bay City, Michigan passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 11, 2020. Wayne was born in Bay City, Michigan on December 12, 1946 to the late Arthur and Evangeline Van Ochten. Wayne worked for General Motors and retired after 30 years. Wayne enjoyed the outdoors, playing golf with his friends from Flint and traveling to Florida in the winter with his wife of 54 years, Linda. He cherished every moment spent with his grandchildren. Cremation has taken place and a private service will be held.
Wayne is survived by his wife: Linda Van Ochten, children: Terry Van Ochten (Sandy) and Sandy Meszaros; grandchildren: Jacob Meszaros and Lucas Meszaros; sister: Ruth Underwood; mother-in-law: Norma Collier; brother and sister-in-laws: Diane (John) Wheeler, David Collier, Jean (Curt) Hull, Mark (Maureen) Collier, Judy (Dave) Behm, and Debbie Collier; along with many nieces, nephews and special friends.