He was dedicated to the preservation and conservation of wildlife and supported the people of the regions he visited. His love of nature and hunting took him around the globe. One of Wayne's favorite events was the distribution of new winter clothing to the children in the Benzie County, Michigan school district each fall. Until his death, Wayne presided over The Wayne and Joan Webber Foundation which supports endeavors related to healthcare, education, and providing nourishment, clothing and shelter for the less fortunate. This was the beginning of Champagne-Webber, a small concrete business that grew into a national highway construction company which built highways, bridges, and airport runways in several states.
Upon his return, he restarted his concrete business and asked his grade school friend Earl Champagne to join him. Wayne began an independent concrete business in 1956, but his plans changed with a call to serve a 20-month tour of duty in the Army, including 16 months with peacekeeping forces in Korea. Wayne will also be missed by his administrative assistant and dear friend Lisa Marie Tini and his caregivers Lynn, Heather, Diana, and Shawn. He leaves behind nieces and nephews, each of whom loved and respected him dearly: Joe (Patty) Rollo, Donna (Al) Path, Cynthia (Alan) Helisek, David (Lynda) Martenson, John (Jennifer) Martenson, and Kris (Kathleen) Martenson, as well as 14 great nieces and nephews and 14 great-great nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Chris & Theresa Webber, brother Melvin, and sister Virginia (Joseph) Rollo. Wayne is survived by his beloved sister Jeannine Webber. Wayne passed away with his "babe" Joanie, wife of 66 years by his side. Wayne lived his life in Macomb County, returning to Thompsonville often where he developed his lifelong passions for fishing, hunting and the preservation of wildlife. Webber, 88 years old passed away on Saturday, August 28th, 2021 at his home in New Baltimore, MI.
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