Wayne Tejcek

Wayne Edward Tejcek, age 83 of Montello passed away Monday, April 6, 2026 at his home. Wayne was born on September 28, 1942 in Chicago, IL to Bohumil “Ben” and Bernice (Johnson) Tejcek Jr. He grew up in Chicago and was united in marriage to Mary Kathleen “Kathy” (Schmidt) Hankey on October 23, 1982. They resided in LaGrange, IL, Susanville, CA and finally settled in Montello, WI in 2000. Mary preceded Wayne in death on January 30, 2026.

Wayne was employed at Radio Steel for many years. He was also an officer for the Schiller Park Illinois Police Department and later a Detonation Specialist for the Government out west. Wayne and Kathy loved driving the backroads, wherever they were living, and learning about the history and new unique things about the area. They also liked stopping at garage sales. Wayne loved children and he loved to joke around and laugh.

Wayne had two daughters: Traci and the late Dawn and two stepsons: David (Jeanne) Hankey and the late Dan Hankey along with two sisters: Sharon (late Robert) Rajski and Joyce Tejcek Leschinsky. He was the uncle to Timothy and uncle and godfather to Jared. Wayne was the grandfather to: Everett, Steven, Shane, Heather and Nicole and great grandfather to: Brayden and Kailey and will be missed by many other extended family members and friends.

Honoring Wayne’s wishes, private services will be held at a later date.

Crawford Funeral and Cremation Service of Montello and Oxford is honored to be serving the family. www.CrawfordFH.com