Wayne E. Myers Jr. retired from Penn National Insurance after 37 years of service.

Myers, 69, of Mechanicsburg, died on October 11 at the Carolyn Croxton Slane Hospice, Susquehanna Twp.

He graduated from Northern High School in 1968 and graduated from Tusculum University in 1972. He worked in the P&C insurance industry for over 40 years.

He was a member of the Lutheran Church of Christ, Filey Parish.

Her sisters, Jane M. Rhone and Linda M. Gruber, and her brother-in-law, Thomas B. Gruber, survive; her nieces and nephews, Kathy Gruber Hines (Joseph), David Gruber (Abby), Benjamin Gruber (Jennifer) and Amanda Rhone Sabers; her great-nieces and grand-nephews Nathaniel Kiehn, Sebastian Kiehn, Addison Gruber, Madelynn Gruber and Isabelle Gruber.

Extract from his guestbook:

• “I had the pleasure of meeting him at work many years ago. He had one of the sharpest self-assurance minds I have encountered in my career. His unparalleled professionalism was unmatched. He still looked the part, immaculately dressed and with a smile. I missed seeing him after he retired, but wished him luck. He was definitely one of a kind.

– Linda Clausen Gorka

• “Wayne and I have worked together at PNI for many years. I had the honor to call him my mentor and friend. He was really one of the good guys.

–Nancy and David Mills

• “I feel blessed to have known Wayne and to have been a part of his life. I met Wayne through mutual friends about 20 years ago. Over the past 10 years, Wayne and I have shared countless dinners and conversations; some in downtown restaurants, others at his or my home. We often played cards, dice or board games together before going out. (Yes – I taught Wayne the games and he taught me fashion and style – or at least we both gave it a try.) Whenever we were together we were sure to share good laughs. He left far too early and I miss him very much. 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 pleasure to work with! He was happy to be able to retire and I’m glad he had a few years to take advantage of it.

– Karen Young

• “I have worked with Wayne for many years. He was highly respected and extremely professional in all his dealings. What I will remember most about Wayne is our friendship. He had a good heart and had a real zest for life. The skies above have a little more flair now that Wayne is there. Thanks for the good memories, my friend.

– Scott Maier

• “Wayne was a first class gentleman, not to mention an impeccable wardrobe. I worked with Wayne at Penn National for over 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. We will miss him.”

– Barbara Raper-Britton

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