Wayne R. Fingerhuth, age 78, of Black Hawk, died on Thursday, February 17, 2011 at his home where he had lived his entire life. He was born on June 18, 1932 to Roy and Bernice (Schiess) Fingerhuth. He attended Prairie du Sac High School. Wayne was U.S. Air Force veteran, having served from 1951 to 1955. He was stationed in Alaska for 13 months and later in Rapid City for over 2 years. He was united in marriage to Neva Sprecher in April of 1954. They farmed on the homestead farm in Troy Township. He was an active member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Black Hawk, where he served as a Sunday School teacher for years, Youth Leader, and was a Lay Speaker. Throughout his life he guided and advised many people in his humble manner.


He is survived by his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Nyla (Sprecher) and Wilbur Luetscher;
a niece, Peggy (Bruce) Romenesko;
2 nephews, Dale (Vickie) and Dwight (Laurie) Luetscher;
and 9 great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Neva, in 1994.


A memorial service will be held at BETHLEHEM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Black Hawk, at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 12, 2011, with Pastor Kendall Schlittler officiating. Friends may call from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service at the church. Interment will be in Black Hawk Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Black Hawk.