Wayne A. Price, 69, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at Brickyard Nursing Care in La Porte, Indiana.
Wayne was born on June 3, 1957, in La Porte, Indiana, to Inez Price. Following the loss of his mother at a young age, he was lovingly raised by his grandmother, Vineta Price.
Throughout his working years, Wayne worked as a painter and maintenance worker. On September 19, 1975, he married Dianna Richardson, who survives.
Also surviving are his daughter, Angela (Brian) Nurnberg of Kingsford Heights; his son, Wayne A. (Crystal) Price of La Porte; his grandchildren, Brittany Nurnberg, Brandi (Jordan) Simola, Kharson Nurnberg, Brianna (Cody) Favia, Brendan (Jessica) Nurnberg, Joslyn Baltes, and Trevor Baltes; ten great-grandchildren; and his sister, Lori (Terry) Chmiel of Bass Lake, Indiana.
A private Celebration of Life will be held.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel in La Porte.
Family and friends are invited to light a virtual candle, share a memory, or leave a message of comfort for the family by visiting esslingfuneralhome.com.
