Wayne V. Mccartney

Wayne V. McCartney, of Antigo, formerly of Kenosha, passed away on October 8, 2023 following a 4 year courageous battle with cancer. He was under the care of his family and LeRoyer Hospice.

Wayne was born on May 31, 1962 in Kenosha to Wayne and Sharon (Bambrough) McCartney. He attended high school in Kenosha and spent most of his life residing there before moving to Antigo 5 years ago. Most recently, Wayne worked for Schroeder Brother’s Potato Farm.

Wayne enjoyed building model cars. He loved doing anything outdoors, including camping, hunting, a bit of fishing, and even finding a job where he could work outdoors. He treasured family get togethers and spending time with his long time soul mate, Sharon Lacy.

Wayne is survived by parents Wayne H. and Sharon McCartney, life time soul mate Sharon Lacy, children Joshua McCartney, Justin McCartney, and Jaymee McCartney, sister Kristina McCartney-Spencer and brother-law-Brian, 15 grandchildren, nephew Ryan Peterson (Bianca), nieces Courtney Peterson and Raven Spencer, and cousins, aunts, and uncles.

Wayne was preceded in death by his by his stepson Dustin J Moats, paternal and maternal grandparents, cousins, aunts, and uncles.

In accordance with Wayne’s wishes no services will be held.

A poem from Wayne’s mom Sharon: My Creation of a Prayer for Anyone, written on October 2, 1978 in memory of Bernice Bambrough

Dear Lord,

Guide us down the eternal road;

Where life is lasting, and dear to hold;

Where loves one’s meet and talk of pasts;

And life forever lasts and lasts

The life and the hereafter are seen by all

And all the Lord’s children

Stand smiling and tall;

Bless us Lord for we cry

This way.

Take away your pain and

Let us see a brighter day.