R. Wayne Stickler

R. Wayne Stickler, 79, of Davis Road, Corning, NY passed away on October 5, 2022 with his family by his side.

Born on December 15, 1942 in Albany, NY, he was the son of William and Ruth Stickler (Sann).

Wayne was a 1960 graduate of Bethlehem Central High School and received his Associate of Applied Science degree from Cobleskill SUNY in 1962.

On June 24, 2006, he married Donna Westlake Poole, in Corning, who still survives.

Wayne retired from Ingersoll Rand/Dresser Rand as a Purchasing Agent with 35 years of Service.

He was a member of Indian Hills Golf Club, Willowcreek Golf Club, Painted Post Field and Stream, Caton Senior Citizens, Corning American Legion, and was a member and reenactor for the 137th NY Civil War.

Wayne was an avid hunter and golfer. He enjoyed his many hunting trips with his son, Dan.

He is survived by his wife, Donna, of Corning; sons, Scott (Christine) Klimczak of Riverside, CA, Randy (Valerie) Klimczak of Riverside, CA, Daniel (Marcia) Stickler of Bath, NY, David (Nichcole) Stickler of Painted Post, NY, and Ronald (Kathy) Poole of Dryden NY; daughter, Darcy (Scott) Poole of Freeville, NY; 12 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Joan Stickler Cummings; and brothers, Paul and Donald Stickler.

Memorial contributions, if desired, can be made to Care First, 3805 Meads Creek Rd, Painted Post, NY 14870, or the Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org.

There will be a public visitation on Thursday, October 13, 2022 from 11AM to 1PM at Haughey Funeral Home, Inc, 216 E. 1st St. in Corning with a service to follow at 1PM with Pastor's Bobbie and Charlie Valentine officiating. Burial will take place at Fort Hill Cemetery in Auburn, NY at a later date.

Wayne's family has entrusted his care to Haughey Funeral Home, Inc.