Wayne Lahmeyer

Wayne David Lahmeyer, age 70, of Asheboro, died Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Moses Cone Hospital.
 
Wayne was born July 1, 1953, in Charleston, South Carolina, to Archie and Dorothy Lahmeyer. He had a great personality and always knew how to get a laugh. When asked cremation or burial, he said, "surprise me." Wayne was a man of service who loved helping others. Wayne never met a stranger, loved his community, and participated in countless civic and charitable activities. He was a member of First E & R United Church of Christ and served as vice president of the consistory. 
 
Wayne was a great cook who was known for his Frogmore stew. He loved sports, especially ACC basketball and watching his grandchildren play sports. Wayne was a loving husband, father and grandfather who loved his family and was very proud of all of them. They all enjoyed taking family trips to the beach. 
 
In addition to his parents, Wayne was preceded in death by his sister, Sonja Baxley, and brothers, Carl Lahmeyer and Archie Lahmeyer.
 
Wayne is survived by his wife of 47 years, Trisha Rummage Lahmeyer; children, Scott Lahmeyer (Haley) of Charlotte, Jenna Brannon of Huntersville, Lauren Tankersley (Taylor) of Asheboro; grandchildren, Miller, Palmer, Huck, Nora, Robert and Nancy; sister, Sharon Hall of Seneca, South Carolina. 
 
The family will receive friends on Saturday, November 18, 2023, from 5-7 pm at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Ave., Asheboro. A memorial service will be held Sunday, November 19, 2023, at 3:00 pm at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dave Cash officiating. Click here for the livestream, upload a photo, or add a memory
 
The family requests that memorials be made to First E & R United Church of Christ, P.O. Box 1002 Asheboro, NC 27204, or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place • Memphis, TN 38105.