Wayne Dee Polinder, 79, of Poplar Grove, IL, passed away peacefully at home on August 12, 2024, in Poplar Grove, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born May 2, 1945, in Milaca, MN., son to Henry and Bernice (Starr) Polinder.

He is loved and missed by his wife, Helga of Poplar Grove; sons, Russell (Charity) Polinder of Loves Park and Frank Polinder of Belvidere.; daughter, Patricia (Richard) Hoops of South Beloit; grandchildren, Nicholas (Sarah) Polinder, Jessica (Luke) Prenot, Alan (Paige) Hoops, Joshua (Kayla) Hoops; and many great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by Henry and Bernice(Starr) Polinder; and brothers, Warren, Gene and Glen Polinder.
Wayne was an outdoor family man with many friends.

He enjoyed snowmobiling, fishing, hunting, motorcycle rides and his truck. After 30 years, he retired from Chrysler in Belvidere.

Cremation rites have been accorded. Burial at a later date at Poplar Grove Cemetery. To share a memory please visit www.andersonfcs.com