Wayne Clarence Tautfest

January 7, 1939 - April 7, 2011

Wayne Clarence Tautfest Wayne Clarence Tautfest was born the son of Melvin, and V. Margaret (Erickson) Tautfest on Saturday, January 7, 1939 in Newberg, Oregon. Wayne graduated from Newberg High School in 1957. He then enlisted in the Marine Corp. He later returned to Newberg and married Doreen Delores Billeter on May 9, 1959. The couple moved to Newark, California and lived there until moving back to Newberg in 1963. They made Newberg their home until retiring to La Pine, Oregon in 2003. While in La Pine, Wayne taught art classes at the La Pine Senior Center. He was an avid rock hound, enjoying camping, hunting and fishing as well. Active with American Legion, Wayne often helped with their projects by driving and making deliveries. He was always willing to help anyone in need. Baking and sharing his coffee and baked goods was a regular activity for Wayne. Knitting hats for the Fire Department was an enjoyable pastime for him and he was well known for his welding craftsmanship. On Thursday, April 7, 2011 Wayne Tautfest died at his residence when he was seventy-two years, three months and zero days of age. Surviving and left to honor his life are: two sons, Donald Tautfest of Tigard, and Casey Tautfest and his wife Karen of Dundee; his sister Terri Hopes of Gresham; two brothers, Warner Tautfest of Arizona, and Carl Tautfest of Newberg; his sister Phyllis Mills of McMinnville; five grandchildren, and those who have come to know and appreciate him where he has lived and worked. He was preceded in death by his wife Doreen, and his parents. His Memorial Service will be Thursday, April 14, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. in Attrell's Newberg Funeral Chapel, a Golden Rule Funeral Home, with Pastor David Case officiating. Online condolences may be made at www.attrells.com Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion c/o Attrell's Newberg Funeral Chapel, 207 Villa Road, Newberg, Oregon 97132.