Wayne E. Gubbe, age 62, of Tecumseh passed away Aug. 2, 2013.

Wayne was born Jan. 17, 1951, in Tecumseh, Mich., the son of Elmer and Rena (Downing) Gubbe. On June 12, 1976, he married Valorie Johnson in Tecumseh and she preceded him in death.

Wayne was a 1969 graduate of Britton High School. After many years of service, he retired from Tecumseh Products. Wayne was a member of the Tecumseh United Methodist Church and played on their softball team. He enjoyed hunting.

Wayne is survived by his children, Richard Gubbe, Candy (Lee) Double and LeeAnn Gubbe; mother, Rena Gubbe Boedeker; brother, Lynn (Terry) Gubbe; sister, Irene (Paul) Stockbridge; four stepbrothers of Lansing; mother-in-law, Ellen Johnson, and family; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his wife, Valorie, he was preceded in death by his father and his stepfather, Ralph Boedecker.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.