oads around Fertile. He formed great friendships growing up on the farm near Fertile that he maintained the rest of his life. After high school he started his on- the- job training for his future as the proud owner of Torkelson Plumbing and Heating. Wayne "Skunk" was a decorated soldier in the army serving with the 101st Airborne in Viet Nam. Wayne had many names, Skunk, being the one he was most famous for, one of his favorites was Uncle Skunk, however, his two most favorites were Grandpa Skunk and Dad. His children and grandchildren paid him the highest honor by saying, "Our dad would do anything for us!" His children and grandchildren have many wonderful memories of times spent with their dad. Forest City watched Wayne's business grow from infancy to him partnering with his son and another employee. Skunk was especially proud of his certification as a master plumber and electrician. Wayne was a true "Car Man"! He lovingly restored a 1966 yellow Chevelle that was "almost an exact replica" of the car he drove in high school. His latest project was owning a 1930 Ford Model A Fordor. He loved to talk about cars. Skunk was a man of few words, but when he spoke you listened. Wayne married Cindy Feller and together they had three children, Janelle Torkelson (Travis Harms), Brett Torkelson, and Adam Torkelson. His three grandchildren are: Brittany Youngers, Andrew Youngers and Emma Lynn Harms. Survivors include his children, grandchildren and their mother and grandmother, Cindy. In addition he is survived by sisters and brothers, Margie Sogard, Bernice Voelker, Ronald (Lucille) Torkelson, Leslie (Paulette) Torkelson, Roger (Shirley Norman) Torkelson, Marsha (Mark) Brunsvold, sister-in-law Janice Torkelson, aunts Thelma Sunde, Julaine Albertson, Bonnie Torkelson, Linda Kesler, uncles Orrin (Marian) Torkelson, Marvin Hanna and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Margie Helen, brothers Clarence Jr. and Carroll, nephew Hollis, nieces Debra, LaRae and Lisa. Wayne was a true hero as he bravely faced his diagnose of Stage 3 cancer and will be missed by his family and friends.