Wayne Leroy Sehlstrom

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Wayne Leroy Sehlstrom, 55, of Roseville, Illinois, died at 6:56 p.m. Monday, September 25, 2023 at home.

Wayne was born January 28, 1968 Roseau, Minnesota, the son of Willmer Arthur and Leona (Bush) Sehlstrom. Wayne is survived by one daughter, Amber (Remilia) Illian of Roseville, Illinois; four brothers, Donald Sehlstrom, Larry Sehlstrom, and Leland (Theresa) Sehlstrom all of Minnesota and Randy (Barb) Sehlstrom of Arizona; one sister, Wendy Aldridge of Minnesota; and one granddaughter, Ivy Illian. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.

Wayne graduated with a BA in Business from William Penn University and worked for 20 years for Pella in Pella, Iowa. He loved to watch football, enjoyed going to fairs, and tractor shows. Wayne also loved motorcycles and traveling.

Visitation will be 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday, October 2, 2023 at Watson Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg. No funeral services are planned. Memorial contributions may be made to Western Illinois Animal Rescue (WIAR). Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.watsonthomas.com.

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