Funeral services for Wayne McKee, 89, of Indianola, Iowa, who passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024 at home, will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Scotch Ridge Presbyterian Church, 13015 Scotch Ridge Road, Carlisle, IA 50047, with burial following in the Scotch Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be held 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, January 26 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola where family will be present to greet friends.

Wayne was the 5th generation to grow up on the family farm. His great-great-grandfather came to Iowa in the 1850s. He and his brother, Brenton rode their pony to the Green Castle Country School through 8th grade. He was very involved through his school years in 4-H and FFA showing cattle and being on the judging teams. He graduated from Indianola High School in 1953.

He attended Iowa State University and was a member of the Delta Tau Delta Fraternity. Wayne was a Sargent First Class in the Army Reserve from 1953 to 1959.

On summer break from college Wayne was a Monroe County Extension Youth Assistant. They met when Aileen was also helping with the Monroe County 4-H. They were united in marriage on June 20, 1958.

Wayne was an active member of the Indianola Evening Lions Club. He was a member and president of the Warren County Farm Bureau. A lifetime member of the Scotch Ridge Presbyterian Church.

Wayne was a lifelong farmer, but his biggest love was his Shorthorn cattle. At age 6 he cut up his father's leather driving reins to make a halter for his calf. Needless to say, his father was not happy! Wayne could recite from memory several generations of cattle pedigrees of his cows and most of the Shorthorns in the country. He enjoyed raising and taking his purebred Shorthorns to cattle shows and fairs in many different states, receiving multiple championship awards.

Wayne and Aileen loved scenic backroad trips all around the country making it to 49 states, favorites were: Colorado, Western Montana and Arizona. He was an avid reader of history, especially western history, visiting many historical sites and forts. A special memory was their Rhine River Cruise.

Several fun trips were had while watching his granddaughters in horse shows and barrel races and numerous events with his other grandchildren.

When he retired, he and Aileen spent the last 14 winters in Mesa, AZ. While there he started playing pickleball in his jeans and cowboy boots. This was before anyone in the Midwest knew about pickleball. At the age of 79 he took up tennis (with tennis shoes). He loved tennis and became very good, winning several tournaments.

His fondness for sports had him planning his schedule around the Iowa State football and basketball games and of course the Chicago Cubs. Most of all, he enjoyed his time spent with his family.

Wayne is survived by his wife of 65 years, Aileen; children, Beth McKee, Greg (Sharron) McKee; grandchildren, Amber (Jesse) Baker, Garrit McKee, Austin Clark, McKenna Clark; great-grandchildren, Cora Blevins, and Kole Baker; sisters-in-law, Margie McKee and Suzanne Turner; nephew, Brent Turner; niece, Denise Schmitz; great-nephew, Blake Schmitz. He is preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Mary McKee; brother, Brenton McKee; brother-in-law, Paul Turner.

Memorials may be given, in memory of Wayne to Scotch Ridge Presbyterian Church.