Leo A. Wayland, 83, of LaPorte, died Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017, at LaPorte Hospital.
He was born Sept. 25, 1933, in Posey County, IN, to Marcus L. and Ura A. (Ausley) Wayland.
Leo retired from Howmet Corp. in 1999 after 39 years of service. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He attended Assembly of God Church.
On April 10, 1958, in LaPorte, he married Ethel M. (Corey) Wayland, who survives.
He is also survived by his daughters, Jane Wayland of LaPorte and Brenda L. (Greg) Miller of Sparta, MI; two grandchildren, Whitney Miller and Derek Miller; and brother-in-law, Tommy Reed.
Leo was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters.
The family will receive friends at Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, LaPorte, on Monday, Jan. 16, from 10 to 11 a.m. A life celebration will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Greg Miller officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family of Leo Wayland.
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