Wayne S. Binversie, of Oshkosh, formerly of Kiel, passed on into the loving arms of the Lord after a sudden and unexpected illness on January 10, 2019 surrounded by family and friends at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh. He was 49 years old.

Wayne was born on September 17, 1969 in Manitowoc to Stanley and Kay (Kasal) Binversie of rural Kiel. The fourth of 11 children, Wayne attended Kiel Public Schools where he was a multiple letter winner in football and wrestling. Besides being active in sports, he would showcase his talents on the stage in the school's annual musical productions like "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" and "The Wizard of Oz," as well as being a member of the "Waves of Rhythm" show choir. Outside of school he was active in the Schleswig Cadets 4-H club,

After graduating high school, Wayne enlisted the United States Army serving in its maintenance corps. During his enlistment, he was deployed at Ramstein Air Force Base in Germany and served as part of the 1990-91 Gulf War and parts of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Upon leaving the service Wayne went on to attend classes at the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh. Over the years, Wayne was a long-time employment at United Parcel Service in Oshkosh as well as Walmart, Kwik Trip, and most recently The Bar in Oshkosh.

In recent years, Wayne was extremely active in the sport of rugby football where he served as a player, coach, and organizer. In addition to being a member of the Oshkosh Rugby Club, he was active with the statewide Wisconsin Rugby Football Union and its Midwest regional affiliates.

Wayne is survived by his parents, Stanley and Kay, Kiel; his brothers and sisters: Mary Beth (Tristan) Richards, ME; Steve Binversie, Little Chute; Tom (Brenda) Binversie, Sheboygan; John (Sarah) Binversie, School Hill; Paula Binversie, Belguim; Kathy Binversie (Doug Dahm), Elkhart Lake; Kevin Binversie, Sheboygan Falls; MSgt Kurt (Melanie) Binversie, CO; and Kraig (Mary) Binversie, School Hill; his brother-in-law, Bill (Laurie) Heckmann; his nieces and nephews who knew him as "Uncle Wayne": Alastair, Graham, Natalie, Elizabeth, Lauren, Ryan, Savannah, Wyatt, Henry, Leah, Weston, Piper, Bryce, Addisyn and Kaleb; his aunts and uncles: Irene Ziegelbauer, Manitowoc; Robert Binversie, School Hill, Fay Binversie, School Hill and Janet Seichter, New Holstein. He is further survived by his cousins, other relatives, and many of his Rugby family.

He is preceded in death by his sister, Laurie Ann Heckmann, his paternal and maternal grandparents, aunts, and uncles.

Per his wishes cremation has taken place. A Mass of Christian Burial for Wayne will be held at 4:00 pm on Monday, January 14, 2019 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church (11928 Marken Rd., Kiel) with Fr. Richard Klingeisen officiating. Burial will take place at a later date.

The family will greet relatives and friends at Church on Monday from 1:00 pm until 3:45 pm where brief family rites will be held.

In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in Wayne's name.

The family would like to thank the staff at Aurora Medical Staff in Oshkosh for all the care and compassion shown to Wayne and his family.