Wayne E. Myers Jr. retired from Penn National Insurance after 37 years of service.
Myers, 69, of Mechanicsburg, died Oct. 11 at Carolyn Croxton Slane Hospice Residence, Susquehanna Twp.
He was a 1968 graduate of Northern High School and a 1972 graduate of Tusculum University. He worked in the property and casualty insurance industry for more than 40 years.
He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Filey’s Parish.
Surviving are his sisters, Jane M. Rhone and Linda M. Gruber, and his brother-in-law, Thomas B. Gruber; his nieces and nephews, Kathy Gruber Hines (Joseph), David Gruber (Abby), Benjamin Gruber (Jennifer) and Amanda Rhone Sabers; his grandnieces and grandnephews Nathaniel Kiehn, Sebastian Kiehn, Addison Gruber, Madelynn Gruber and Isabelle Gruber.
From his guest book:
- “I had the pleasure of meeting him at work many years ago. He had one of the sharpest insurance minds that I have encountered in my career. His consummate professionalism was unrivaled. He always looked the part, impeccably dressed and with a smile. I missed seeing him after he retired but wished him well. He was definitely one of a kind.”
-- Linda Clausen Gorka
- “Wayne and I worked together at PNI for many years. I was honored to call him my mentor and friend. He truly was one of the good guys.”
-- Nancy and David Mills
- “I feel blessed to have known Wayne and to have been part of his life. I met Wayne though mutual friends about 20 years ago. Over the past 10 years or so, Wayne and I shared countless dinners and conversations; some at downtown restaurants, others at his home or my home. We often played cards, dice, or board games together before we went out. (Yes – I taught Wayne games and he taught me fashion and style – or at least we both tried.) Whenever we were together, we were sure to share some good laughter. He is gone way too soon, and I miss him dearly. Goodbye, my friend. Rest in peace.”
-- Gary Rynearson
- “I worked with Wayne at Penn National Insurance. He was a great guy, very professional, always smiling, just a joy to work with! He was happy to be able to retire, and I am happy he had a few years to enjoy it.”
-- Karen Young
- “I worked with Wayne for many years. He was well respected and exceedingly professional in all his dealings. What I will remember most about Wayne, though, was our friendship. He was kind-hearted and had a real joy for life. The heavens above have a bit more style now that Wayne is there. Thanks for great memories, my friend.”
-- Scott Maier
- “Wayne was a first-class gentleman, not to mention an immaculate wardrobe. I worked with Wayne at Penn National for 30+ years. I enjoyed traveling with him on many road trips. Always a good time.”
-- Elaine Hershey
- “Wayne was a wonderful man and it was a pleasure working with him for about 25 years. He was loved by all who knew him. He will be missed.”
-- Barbara Raper-Britton
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