William Wayne Wahrmund

William Wayne Wahrmund, age 79, of Corvallis Oregon, passed away at home on February 23, 2023 after a battle with cancer. Wayne was born on November 28, 1943, in Monterey Park, California to his parents, Deanna May (nee Delp) and William Max Wahrmund. The family moved to Oregon when he was a small child. He attended Pleasant Hill High School, in Pleasant Hill, Oregon where he was on the football team. He graduated in 1962 and made his home in the Springfield area. Bill (as he was known at work) worked in the timber industry for most of his working life. After spending several years at the Bohemia and Georgia Pacific Lumber Mills in the Upper Willamette Valley, Wayne eventually took a job with Roseboro Lumber Company on the plywood line. After over 30 years of dedicated work for the company, he retired in 2007. Beginning in the 1960s, and as a way to relax after working the week on the line, Wayne became a huge fan of the local stock car racing scene in the Willamette Valley. From Medford to Portland, He was always taking his son to races and enjoying the action at local tracks. It didn't matter if it was Sprint Cars, Super Stocks, and Hobbie Stocks, he was passionate and dedicated to the racing scene for both dirt and asphalt ovals tracks. After the races on Saturday night, and once cable arrived in town, he would get up and spend the mornings watching NASCAR every chance he could get. The final race he was able to watch was the 2023 Dayton 500. That love of racing led to his own adventures in motocross, motorcycle, trail riding and hill climbing, and kart racing throughout his life. It was in karting, starting in the later 1970s, that Wayne found his greatest success. During one season at the Benton/Lane dirt oval located outside of Junction City, he competed and had an undefeated racing season in his class. This eventually led to his greatest accomplishment of winning an Oregon State Dirt Track Championship in 1982. As the owner, mechanic, and number one fan, he also helped his son win an Oregon State Dirt Track Championship in 1984. After retiring from racing, Wayne moved on to other activities that filled his life. Winter was the season that fueled his newfound love for downhill skiing. For over 25 years he would travel to the slopes of Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Colorado, and Canada, always in pursuit of the perfect conditions and a quest for the perfect run. During the same time that Wayne was plowing those slopes, he was also enjoying time attending square dances in the Willamette Valley. Whether it was weekend local dances or traveling to regional or national events, Wayne was there, making friends and enjoying time with others. Eventually his skill and love of dancing led him to teaching new members. Wayne was a member of several dance clubs in Lane and Benton Counties. Wayne also enjoyed building and flying remote-controlled airplanes, as well as teaching others how to fly them. Whether it was piloting an aircraft for pleasure or pylon racing, he loved to build and collect various airframes and models. He was an active member of the Eugene RC Aeronauts, Benton County RC Club, and Salem RC Pilots Association. Somehow during the busy life he led, Wayne also took joy in training his dogs and competing in agility. His first dog, Willy, was an exceptional competitor and together they obtained multiple achievements and awards competing across the State of Oregon. He was a proud member of the Willamette Agility Group. A connoisseur of Oregon wines., Wayne particularly enjoyed traveling to small vineyards to taste wines. He always made it a point to chat with the makers and ask questions. This was a special time he cherished dearly as another opportunity to share the companionship of his wife and make new friendships as they traveled the multitude of wineries throughout the state. Wayne married his love and best friend, Cynthia (Cyndi) Stadsvold on January 3, 2015, and moved to Corvallis Oregon. They actually met in a dance class, where Wayne, an experienced dancer, was partnering with beginners. Together, they both enjoyed square and round dancing, traveling to vineyards, going to dog agility events, flying R/C Planes, spending time with family, being active in their church, and spending quiet time at home. Wayne is predeceased by his parents. He is survived by his wife, his son, Jeramy Jay, daughter-in-law, Jo, grandsons, William Scott, Zachary, and Trev, and granddaughters, Jordan and Jenna. A memorial service will be held at Grace Lutheran Church in Corvallis at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 6, 2023. The interment will be at Oak Lawn Memorial Park in Corvallis.

William Wayne Wahrmund

November 28, 1943 - February 23, 2023