Wayne Maurice Bonekemper was born Sunday, October 9, 1949 in Sellersville, Pennsylvania .
he died Wednesday, February 10, 2016. his recorded age was 66.
Bonekemper Wayne M. Bonekemper, 66, of Worthington, Ohio, died at home on Wednesday, February 10, 2016. He will be greatly missed. Wayne was born on October 9, 1949 in Sellersville, Pennsylvania and later lived in Florida and Rochester, New York before settling in Central Ohio. He had a long career in print journalism and worked for many years at Suburban News Publications/CM Media. He was a beloved husband and father and is survived by his wife, Susan Dollinger; daughters, Karen Dollinger and Sara (Jamie) Sheets; son, Jeffrey Dollinger; and grandsons, Simon Dollinger, Myles Sheets, and Max Sheets. Wayne is also survived by sisters, Kathy Crawford, Phyllis (Bruce) Duke, Christine Smith, and Peggy Bencina; brothers, Fred (Sandy) Griffith, and Michael (Dawn) Griffith; stepmother, Marie Bonekemper; step-siblings, Walter (Linda) Griffith, Frank (Julie) Griffith, Lynne (Bart) Wert, and John (Darlene) Griffith; sister-in-law, Mary Morton; numerous nieces and nephews, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents George Bonekemper and Edythe Griffith, and stepfather Walter Griffith. There will be a celebration of Wayne's life from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, March 12 at the First Unitarian/Universalist Church of Columbus, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, contributions could be made to the National Parkinson Foundation Central and Southeast Ohio; Ohio Health Foundation, benefitting Ohio Health Hospice. Visit www.schoedinger.com to send online condolences to the family.