Wayne Aden

Wayne James Aden was born on Sunday, April 17, 1966, in Milbank, South Dakota. He was the son of James and Evelyn (Bohlen) Aden. Wayne grew up Milbank, South Dakota. He moved to Hutchinson, Kansas in 1996, and Ottawa, in Franklin County, Kansas, in 1999, where he made his home, until his death Thursday, November 17, 2005, at the age of thirty-nine years. Wayne graduated from Milbank High School with the class of 1984. He was presently warehouse coordinator for A & M Products Manufacturing in Spring Hill. From 1999 to 2001, he was owner and operator of the Finish Line Steak House. From 2002 to 2004, he was employed by Wal-Mart Distribution Center and as a truck driver for Builder's Choice Concrete, both of Ottawa. He was a member of American Lutheran Church in Milbank, South Dakota. Wayne was an avid fan of NASCAR driver, Dale Earnhardt, Sr. Every race of Dale's was important to Wayne. He loved to see the 'Intimidator' push other drivers around the track. Landscaping was an art form Wayne enjoyed and took great pride in. He could also out cook anyone with steaks and french toast. He was known as a jokester to his friends. Most importantly, Wayne loved his family. Nearest and dearest to his heart were his three boys. Everything he did was for them. He was a wonderful father to his children. Wayne will be missed by everyone he touched. On September 26, 1998, Wayne was united in marriage with Jacki Maxwell at Ottawa, Kansas. She survives of their home. He is also survived by his parents of Milbank, South Dakota; three sons, Justin Wayne Aden of Watertown, South Dakota, Christian Dale James Aden and James Logan Dale Aden, both of their home in Ottawa; brother, Larry Aden and his wife, Sheryl, of Minneapolis, Minnesota; two sisters, Glenda Bohn and her husband, Danny, of Milbank, South Dakota, Wendy Boerger and her husband, Luke, of Milbank, South Dakota; and, many nieces and nephews. SERVICES: Funeral services will be held at Faith Lutheran Church in Ottawa at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 21, 2005. IN STATE: Mr. Aden will lie in state at the Dengel & Son Mortuary from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Saturday and 1:00 to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, where the family will meet with friends 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Sunday. CEMETERY: Milbank City Cemetery, Milbank, South Dakota. MEMORIALS: The family suggests memorial contributions to Aden Children`s Education Fund, c/o Dengel & Son Mortuary, 235 S. Hickory, Ottawa, Kansas 66067.