Wayne J. Guess Sr., age 72 of Monroe, died Saturday, October 26, 2019 at U.W. Hospital in Madison. He was born on April 15, 1947 in Chicago, Il, the son of Joseph and Deloris (Burke) Guess. Wayne married Adrianne C. May on February 10, 1967 in Chicago. He was a maintenance man for an apartment complex for many years, when he moved to Monroe, he took up farming, which he did till he retired. He enjoyed building models, putting puzzles together, fishing and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife, Adrianne of Monroe, son, Wayne (Robin) Guess Jr. of Monroe; grandson, Joseph Wayne Guess; mother, Deloris Guess of Chicago; nephew, Jeffrey Schwab of Evansville; a brother, William (Carol) Guess of Chicago, and a sister, Donna Guess of Chicago; many nephews, nieces other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father.

Funeral services will be held at 4:00 PM on Friday November 1, 2019 at Shriner Hager Gohlke Funeral Home, with Pastor Chuck Lynch officiating. A visitation will be held Friday from 1:00 PM till 4:00 PM, at the funeral home.