Wayne Starkweather

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Wayne Starkweather, a man of remarkable spirit and vibrant personality, on December 9, 2025.

Born August 6, 1969, Wayne, a former Webb City resident, was a maintenance mechanic with a creative mind and a knack for fixing things

Wayne is survived by his loving partner, Brandy Blackwell, who shared countless moments of laughter and companionship with him. 

Wayne's source of ultimate joy and pride were his children; Brandon, Devin, Rebecca, Gabriella, Arabella, and Alexa Starkweather. Each of them carries a part of Wayne's big personality and inherits his infectious sense of humor, ensuring his legacy will live on.

Wayne's mother, Brida Starkweather, stands as a pillar of strength, embodying the parent her son valued and admired. In this challenging time, she is joined by Wayne's brother, Hans Starkweather, and his sisters, Heidi Starkweather-Crowley and Crystal Starkweather-Hurd, as they navigate through this painful loss together.

Wayne was predeceased by his father, Gerald Starkweather, and his brother, Jesse Starkweather. Their memories served as guiding lights for Wayne, and his own passing reminds us of the transitory nature of life.

Wayne lived his life as a jest, a beacon of humor in a world that often takes itself too seriously. His big personality was a source of joy and comfort to his family and friends, a trait that will be dearly missed but fondly remembered. His greatest accomplishment, his children, bear witness to the character of the man he was - loving, fun, and indomitably spirited.

We invite those who knew Wayne to remember his larger-than-life personality, his infectious humor, and most importantly, the love he had for his family. He may have left us in physical form, but his spirit remains integral to the fabric of our lives.