May 20, 2020

C. Wayne Marietta

Posted May 20, 2020 9:19 PM

C. Wayne Marietta passed away May 17, 2020 in Cañon City, Co at the age of 89. He was born January 13, 1931 in Sarasota, FL to CC “Duke” and Gertrude (Counter) Marietta.

Wayne grew up in Oberlin and graduated from Decatur Community High School in 1949. He then went on to attend Fort Hay State University. Wayne married Odetta G. Long on March 2, 1950 in Oberlin, KS. He worked most of his life in Russell, KS as an insurance and real estate agent. Wayne was a Mason and Shriner and was also a member of Rotary and the First Congregational Church in Russell, KS. He enjoyed golfing and K-State sporting events.

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Duke and Gertrude; brother, Jerry and wife Millie Marietta and grandchildren: Michael, Paul, and Lora Marietta. He is survived by his wife, Odetta of Cañon City, CO; sons: Alan and wife Judith of Oberlin, KS and John and wife Pam of Cañon City, CO; five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

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