Wayne Richard Schleusner

Wayne Richard Schleusner, 73, passed away peacefully at home on October 26, 2026.

Wayne was born on August 31, 1953, to Reuben and Marie (Jensen) Schleusner. He graduated from Byron High School in 1971, and went on to work for Rochester Silo, Bratton Construction, and was as a heavy equipment operator for the IOUE local 49.

On April 7, 1973, Wayne married Helen Elaine Luhmann. They were married for 53 years and were blessed with three children, Ben, Jeremy, and Brady. They lived and raised their children in Byron, Minnesota. They later moved to Lake City, Minnesota, and then to their current home in Rochester, Minnesota.

Wayne and Helen loved to travel, camp, and be with friends.

Wayne is survived by his wife, Helen; two sons, Ben and Jeremy; grandkids, Isak Schleusner and twins, Landon and Lucas Schleusner; three step-grandchildren, Tyler Nelson, and Emily and Sarah Kopits; brothers, Clarence, David, and Gary Schleusner; sisters, Sally Palmby and Nancy (Bob) Fryer; brothers-in-law, Darrell Luhmann and LeRoy (Diane) Luhmann; sisters-in-law, Beverly (Bryan) Thaut, Rhonda (Steve) Oliver, and Brenda (John) Aguirre; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Brady; sisters-in-law, Dee Schleusner, Jan Schleusner, and Dee Luhmann; and brother-in-law, Tom Palmby.

A Celebration of life reception will be held from 4:00-7:00 pm on Friday, October 30, 2026 at the Ranfranz and Vine Remembrance and Reception Centre (5482 Royal Place NW Rochester, MN 55901).

Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Schleusner family. To share a special memory or condolence, please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com