Wayne Belka Sr., age 77, went to be with his Lord Monday, January 25, 2021. He was preceded in death by his son, Steve Belka and parents Birney and Arlene Belka. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 54 years, Kathy Belka; children Wayne Jr. (Kim) Belka (Mitchell, Ryleigh, Morgan), Theresa (Derrick) Dixon (Keegan Findley, Maddox, Darian), Bruce (Lisa) Belka (Jacob Thiem); siblings Dennis Belka, Allen Belka, Judie (Don) Chappell, Dawn (Dennis) Flannery; many nieces, nephews, dear friends, and neighbors.
Wayne was well connected in the Wayland community. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and St. Therese Usher’s club. Wayne was an avid outdoorsman who had a passion for hunting and fishing. Wayne was proud to serve at Kubiak-Cook Funeral Home. Most of all, he loved his family and friends.
Visitation with the family will be held from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday, January 29, 2021 at Kubiak Cook Funeral Home, 312 N. Main St., Wayland, with a Rosary beginning at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 30, 2021 at St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church, 128 Cedar St., Wayland. A livestream of Wayne's service will be available on St. Therese Catholic Church's website and Facebook page when the service begins. Father Chuck Fischer will be officiating.
The family would like to thank Faith Hospice - especially his angel of a nurse, Victoria, Dr. Tim Tobolic, and Dr. Mark Campbell.
In honor of Wayne and in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Faith Hospice, 2100 Raybrook St SE Suite 300, Grand Rapids, MI 49546, and St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.kubiakcookwayland.com.
