Born in College Park, NJ, he was a son of the late Phyllis (VanHise) and Austin Beekman.
He was the owner and operator of Beekman Orchards, Boyertown throughout his working life.
Wayne was a member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Boyertown.
He was a member of the Fruit Growers Association of Berks County, he was a life member of the Pikesville Sportsman’s Club. Wayne was also a member of Ducks Unlimited Sportsman’s Association and served on the Advisors Council for the FFA.
Wayne served in the US Army during peacetime.
He is survived by his children, Valerie wife of Jack Sassaman of Boyertown, Rhonda wife of Kevin Ochs of Mohnton and Calvin J. husband of Michele Beekman of Boyertown. Step Children, Randy husband of Tracey Moyer of Shillington, Heidi wife of Rodney Mease of Kutztown and Denise wife of Todd Schnaufer of Topton. A sister, Melanie L. Christman of SC. 11 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren survive him. Wayne is predeceased by his sister Arlene V. Scott.
Funeral Services will be held at the Linwood W. Ott Funeral Home, Inc. on Saturday November 20, 2021 at 11:00 AM.
Family and friends may call from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. Saturday at the funeral Home.
Interment will be in Hill Church Cemetery, Boyertown.
In Lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Wayne’s name to Oley Valley FFA C/O Calvin Beekman at 732 Franklin Rd. Boyertown, PA 19512.
Online condolences can be made at www.lwottfuneralhome.com.