Wayne Everett PalmerNovember 8 1961 - March 26, 2018Wayne E. Palmer, age 56, passed away on March 26, 2017, in hospice at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center. Wayne was born on November 8, 1961 in Bozeman, Montana. Due to the nomadic nature of his father's work he attended numerous primary schools in several states. He had a very bright mind, and could accomplish amazing things. His memory for details was extraordinary. He liked puns and was good at making them up.His high school education took place in McFarland, WI and following that he attended the University of Wisconsin in Plattville, WI. He tired of this and so he decided to take a year off to work at a Ski area in Colorado. From that he worked a number of jobs and eventually joined the Navy, where he learned to be a robotic technician.He spent nearly 10 years in the Navy. He was on active duty during the Desert Storm war. He described one time when his ship found itself in a mine field. The sailors slept out on the deck rather than below decks in their bunks in case they encountered and exploded a mine. Eventually he decided that he no longer wanted to continue living on a ship so he left that service and moved back to Wisconsin. His Navy training served him well after he returned. He found the job that he loved at Rexnord Industries in West Allis where he always boasted that he was paid to break things. His principle job there was to test bearings to the breaking point for any industry which uses bearings. Aircraft manufacturers were among his main customers.During his time at Rexnord, he attended night school and completed his degree in engineering. Wayne found the love of his life in Josefina. Josie grew up in the Philippines and they met through a mutual friend. They were united in marriage September 1, 2001. Josie and Wayne recognized and believed in one God. Their lives and friendships were based upon this. They lived in West Allis during their entire marriage.Wayne also loved Josie's family, always welcoming them and encouraging them to visit. Wayne is survived by his beloved wife, Josie Palmer, his parents Ralph and Karen Palmer, his brother Chuck (Toni) Palmer, his nephew and niece, Jack and Gracie Palmer, Josie's sisters and their families and many other relatives and friends. Wayne's last days were spent in the Zablocki Veterans Hospital in West Allis where the care was extraordinary. This was a collection of caring nurses and doctors who were so good and gentle. The family would like to thank the doctors and staff at the Milwaukee VA and Froedtert Hospital for their wonderful care and support.Visitation and funeral services will take place Saturday March 31 at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1600 N. Genesee Street in Delafield, WI beginning at 10:00 AM with service at 12:00 noon. Interment will take place at 2:00 PM Monday April 2nd at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Cemetery in Union Grove. Lineup for processional from Hartson Funeral Home at 11111 W. Janesville Rd., Hales Corner, WI will take place beginning at 12:30 PM with departure at 1:00PM.Memorials to The Cancer Research Institute orThe Milwaukee VA Medical Center.*See Memorial Contribution Section below for easy click on to go directly to website.