Wayne Davids

Wayne Davids of Andover MN, age 82 passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at home on Thursday, September 17th 2026. Wayne was born to O'Della and Albert Davids on October 7th, 1943 in Bagley, MN. Wayne attended a rural 1 room schoolhouse in Gully, MN for a number of years until the family left the farm and moved to Anoka, MN at the age of 14. He graduated from Anoka High School in 1961. Wayne and Rosemary (Rosy) met in 1965 and married in June 1969. Wayne and Rosy welcomed daughter Heidi in 1973 and son Eben in 1974. He worked for FMC / United Defense / BAE Systems for 38 years in layout and welding. He was a leader and avid supporter of the Boy Scouts of America for decades. He attended Many Point Scout Camp as a youth as well as later in life as an adult leader. Wayne was also a Vigil member of the Order of the Arrow. Wayne was involved with the Andover Lions Club for many years and has always participated with church in a variety of ways. Wayne loved the outdoors. He enjoyed nature walks with his kids and grandkids, bonfires in the backyard with the family, and the evening routine of feeding the birds and deer. He especially enjoyed deer hunting season (and the weeks leading up to it) spending time with family and friends in the Bagley area where he grew up.

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, O'Della and Albert. Survived by his wife of 57 years, Rosy. Daughter, Heidi (Mike) Casey. Son, Eben (Billie Jo) Davids. Grandchildren: Jessica (Keegan) Meier, Jaiden, Jacob and Aaron. Great-grandchildren: Scarlett, Elias and Sophie.

On Saturday, October 3rd, King of Glory Lutheran Church in Blaine, MN will hold a visitation at 10:30, service at 11:00 with a luncheon to follow.