Clarence Wayne Wald, age 71, of Joplin, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2019, after a sudden illness. He was born to Clarence and Alice (Brewer) Wald on October 15, 1947 in Joplin, Missouri.
Wayne graduated from Joplin High School in 1965 and worked at O&F Machine Products for three years before beginning Wald Construction, which he owned and operated for over 25 years. He was a skilled mason, laying brick and block on countless buildings and homes around the Joplin area. As a young man Wayne was an amateur boxer and participated in the Golden Gloves competitions. He was an avid fisherman, and as a devoted family man Wayne loved to fry the many white bass he caught for family gatherings. He enjoyed bowling for several years and was very proud to have bowled a perfect 300 game. Wayne was also a die-hard Kansas City Royals fan; in the summer you could often find him sitting outside listening to the Royals game on the radio.
Wayne married Phyllis Jane Strickling on August 29, 1965 in Joplin, and they spent 53 happy years together. Survivors include wife Phyllis; son Richard (Diane) Wald and daughters Tammie Allen and Shelly (Brian) Nichols, all of Joplin; 9 grandchildren, Hope (Charlie) Carson, Curtis (Randi) Wald, Chelsea (Eric) Clark, Dakota (Bethani) Wald, Faith Allen, Zachary Nichols, Luke Allen, Colton Powell, and Lauren Nichols; and 7 great-grandchildren. Wayne is also survived by three sisters, Jennie (Jeff) Leake and Brenda Sorg of Joplin and Linda Wilson of Webb City. He was preceded in death by his parents and 3 brothers, Dale, Carl, and David Wald.
Visitation will be on Wednesday from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary. Graveside funeral services are at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday at Osborne Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary, Joplin, Missouri.
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