Wayne Detwiler, Sr.

Wayne L. Detwiler, SR.

August 19, 1935 - December 27, 2025

Wayne L. Detwiler, SR. (90), previously of State College, PA, more recently from Country Meadows, Leader Heights, York, PA, died at WellSpan York Hospital, PA. Born August 19, 1935, in Nazareth, PA, he was the son of the late Don L. Detwiler, SR. and Kathryn (Quarry) Detwiler. On December 24, 1960, in Allentown, PA, he married Kathryn A. Werst. He is survived by three children: COL(ret) Wayne L. Detwiler, JR. and his wife Kimberly, of McLean, VA; Ann E. Merrick and her husband, L. James, of Glen Rock, PA; COL(ret) Keith A. Detwiler and his wife Michelle, of Falls Church, VA. He is also survived by five grandchildren: Jacob, Lorraine, Madeleine, Wayne III (Leo) and Sydney. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn, and seven siblings: Don JR, June, Ivan, Lucielle, Harper, Mildred and Frederick ("Vic").

Wayne earned a Bachelor of Science (1957), a Master of Education (1964), and a Doctor of Education (1971) in Vocational Industrial Education from the Pennsylvania State University. He served in the United States Army and was stationed two years in France. Wayne taught Vocational Cabinetmaking for six years in Bethlehem, PA. He served twenty-seven years as an Assistant Professor of Vocational Industrial Education, College of Education, The Pennsylvania State University before retiring January 1, 1992. Throughout his life he volunteered with the ELKS Lodge #1600 including Service as the Exalted Ruler of the State College, PA Lodge, as Assistant Scout Master Troop 50, with the Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministries at the OAKS Senior Community at Pleasant Gap, with the Grace Lutheran Church as Treasurer of the 55 Plus'ers Travel Group, and as a truck driver and book pricer with the AAUW Book Sale.

A small Christian service will be held in honor of Wayne at the Immanuel United Methodist Church, Glen Rock, PA, Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:00am. Public visitation available between 09:30-10:00 that morning. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Juniata Valley Council, Boy Scouts of America, 9 Taylor Drive, Reedsville, PA 17084. Online condolences may be made at www.geiple.com.