Wayne Eugene Kueffler, 85 of Fritch, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026, in Borger. Cremation is under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.

Wayne was born in Great Falls, Montana on April 28,1941 to Herman and Norma (Thompson) Kueffler.

He was a proud Navy veteran serving in the U.S. Navy during the start of the Vietnam War. As a Petty Officer third class, he served on the flight deck of attack carriers including the USS Ticonderoga, USS Coral Sea, USS Ranger and Experimental Air Squadron VX-5. He also served in the Air National Guard as a Tech Sargent until 1981.

Wayne married Florence Panos on August 4, 1968 in Coeur D’Alene, Idaho.

He loved fishing for Walleye, deep-sea fishing and running his boat wide open.

He was an excellent mechanic, enjoyed working on vehicles, lawnmowers and small engine repairs.

Wayne and his family were transferred to Borger, Tx from Great Falls in 1981 with Phillips 66, where he worked as a Pump & Engine mechanic (pump knocker) at the Borger Refinery, he was known as “Weiner Dude” by his coworkers.

He was a member of St. Andrew Methodist Church.

Preceding him in death were his parents, wife, Florence, Son, Dickie, brother, Ron, daughter & son in law, Debbie and Freddy Doss

Survivors include his sons, Patrick Kueffler and wife Sherry of Midwest City, Oklahoma, Dennis Kueffler and wife Gerri of Dousman, Wisconsin, Steven Kueffler and wife Kerry of Deer lodge, Montana, Steve Oeleis and wife Racheal of Borger, TX, Daughter, Shawna Tidwell and husband Jerry of Borger, TX. Grandchildren, Tarrah, Jeremy, Dino, Shelby, PJ, Drew, Josh, Kyle, Kaila, Hunter, Sawyer, Mishaela, Levi , Gary and Shannan. And 20 great grandchildren.

No services will be held per his wishes. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your local animal shelter.