Wayne W. Schepers, 82, of Elwood, Iowa, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, March 15, 2026.

Wayne was born on September 25, 1943, in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Winston and Berniece (Waugh) Schepers.  He graduated from Elwood High School with the class of 1962.  Wayne married the love of his life, Lois Moeller, on October 20, 1963, at the Elwood Methodist Church.

Wayne was a dedicated lifelong farmer on the family farm in the Elwood area.  When he wasn’t farming, Wayne worked as a horse farrier, selling cars for a time at Rasmussen’s Chevrolet and running the backhoe for Mike Burke Plumbing.  He was a member of the Elwood Methodist Church and the Baldwin Saddle Club.

Wayne was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed all types of hunting.  He loved running his fox hounds and coon dogs with his hunting buddies.  Wayne treasured the time he spent on the family farm instilling in his children and grandchildren a love for the outdoors.   Many nights were spent telling stories around a good campfire with his family and friends.  He was also a knowledgeable horseman and passed on the love of horses to his family.

Wayne is survived and lovingly remembered by his wife Lois Schepers of Elwood; his children Ronald Schepers of Cedar Rapids, IA, Steven (Melissa) Schepers of Dewitt, IA, Mark (Roseanna) Schepers of Elwood, and Jody (Andy) Givens of Lisbon, IA; 10 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren; sister Joyce Allison of Delmar, IA, and brother Allen “Sam” (Jane) Schepers of Zwingle, IA. Preceding him in death were his parents, sister Ardith Mott, and brother Donald “Butch” Schepers.

A celebration of his life will be held at 11 A.M., Thursday, March 19, 2026, at the Elwood Christian Church.  Visitation will be held prior to the funeral from 9:30 to 11 A.M. at the church.  If you are planning to attend the service, please wear your favorite flannel or casual wear. Burial will be at the Elwood Cemetery.  Memorials may be left for the family or to Hospice of Jackson County.

The Carson Celebration of Life Center is caring for the family.  Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.