Gordon "Wayne" Hanzlik was born September 2, 1933, in Sturgis to Charles and Marilla Mae (Shuck) Hanzlik. He attended school in Sturgis. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict until he was honorably discharged in 1955.

He married Mary Maxine Chambers on August 10, 1957, in Earlsboro, OK. Wayne was self-employed and a long-haul trucker his entire life. He drove over 1 million miles and won several safety awards.

Wayne, 80, Sturgis, died Monday, June 9, 2014, at Sturgis Regional Senior Care.

Survivors include one son, Darwin Hanzlik, Winnemucca, NV; one daughter, Cheryl Blakeman, Sturgis; one brother, Raymond Hanzlik, Sturgis; nine grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Maxine; one daughter, Sharon Allison; two brothers, Orrie and Gene Hanzlik; and one sister, LaVonne Remington.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.kinkadefunerals.com .

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