Wayne Oliver Skoe

About Wayne

Wayne Oliver Skoe, 69, of Northome, MN died on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at his home.

Wayne was born on October 1, 1953 in Bemidji, MN, the son of Earl and Vera (Urness) Skoe. He graduated from Northome High School in 1971. In his early years he enjoyed hunting, fishing and trapping.

Wayne was united in marriage to Carol Vust on August 18, 1979 in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada. He owned and operated Skoe Lumber and Timber in Northome for many years. He was the Koochiching County District 5 Commissioner from 2012 to the present with numerous committee appointments.

He served for 44 years on the Northome Volunteer Fire Department and for 19 years as Chief. He was a member of both, the Northome First Responders for many years and Hope Lutheran Church in Northome.

He enjoyed reading, gardening, canning and planting trees. He especially loved spending time with his family.

Wayne is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Carol Skoe of Northome, MN; 2 sons, Paul Skoe and Erik (Jamie) Skoe, both of Northome; 4 granddaughters; Abigail Rosson, Lily Rosson, Leah Skoe and Ella Skoe; grandson, Maxwell Skoe; brother, Ralph Skoe of Northome; brother-in-law, Philip St. Louis of Mounds View, MN; 2 sisters-in-law, Elaine (Ken) Douslin of Calgary, Alberta and Adele (Greg) Esala of Ottertail, MN; and several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded by his parents, Earl and Vera Skoe; brother, Paul Skoe; sister, Irene St. Louis; sister-in-law, Kathleen Skoe and after his death by, sister-in-law, Mary McIlvaine Dybvig.

memorial service

Funeral Services for Wayne

February 11, 2023

Location: Northome Public School in Northome, MN with Pastor Luke Berntson officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the school. Interment will be in Forest Hill Cemetery in Northome, MN at a later date.

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Cease Family Funeral Home