Wayne Edward Shields, 93 of Fisher, passed away at 10:08 p.m. Saturday, April 24, 2021, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. Friday, April 30, at American Lutheran Church, 500 Church Drive, Rantoul. Burial will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday at Willowbrook Cemetery, Fisher.

A private family funeral service will be held. Baier Family Funeral Services, Paxton is handling arrangements.

Wayne was born May 18, 1927 in Dewey the son of Charles William and Mary Rose Ferguson Shields. He married Grace Helena Ackerman August 13, 1949 at American Lutheran Church, Rantoul. She preceded him in death February 13, 2018.

He is survived by two daughters Anita (Ken) Ingold of Fisher, Peggy (Jon) Howard of Fisher; a son Bill (Stacey) Shields of Springfield, MO; five grandchildren Julie (Victor) Daugherty, Tracy (Tim) Hood, Carrie Stanton, Luke (Meghan) Jackson, Peyson (Cameron) Mecke; ten great grandchildren and eight great-great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, granddaughter Jordan, two brothers Russell and Marvin Shields and one sister Della Mae Shields.

Wayne grew up in the Dewey and Fisher area. He graduated from Fisher High School in 1945. After a 39-year career with Illini FS, he retired in 1989. He then farmed the family farm that he grew up on.

He was a member of American Lutheran Church, Rantoul and the AMVETS. He enjoyed traveling, fishing and woodworking. He was a dedicated volunteer for the Fisher Fair for many years and always enjoyed taking care of the grounds. He was also instrumental in the founding of the Fisher Little League.

Memorials may be made to American Lutheran Church, Rantoul. Please share your memories and condolences with the family at www.baierfuneralservices.com .