DeWayne Dale Egle

DeWayne Dale Egle, 71, of Holly, Michigan, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2023, in his home after a brief battle with ALS. He was born May 12, 1952, to Don and Iola Egle in Stratton, Nebraska. DeWayne graduated from LeTourneau University in 1974 and married Deborah Lynn Toney on April 23, 1977. He continued his education at Eastern Michigan University and completed his MBA at Grand Valley State University.

DeWayne was a committed Christian. He enjoyed reading scripture and talking to others about his faith. He was a great listener and had a gentle way of advising family and friends. He enjoyed working with his hands and building things. He often went the extra mile to serve those around him.

DeWayne and Deborah’s greatest joy was raising their two children and seeing them grow in their love for God and finding their spouses. Their grandson, Harrison, was the apple of DeWayne’s eye.

DeWayne enjoyed a fruitful career in the automotive industry. His professional path included working at Airco, Ford Motor Company, Conrac Corporation, Benteler Automotive, MTD Automotive, and Shape Corporation. He retired in 2022 from the Cosma International Group of Magna International after 18 years. DeWayne was inducted into the LeTourneau University Academy of Engineering & Engineering Technology in 2019 in Longview, TX.

DeWayne was preceded in death by his father, Don Egle; mother, Iola Egle; and his sister, Sheryl Ann Holthus.

DeWayne is survived by his loving wife, Deborah Egle; son, Donald (Brianne) Egle of Longview, TX; daughter, Laura (Bobby) McGraw of Atlanta, GA; grandson, Harrison Egle of Longview, TX; brother, Lonnie (Anna) Egle of Bentonville, AR; sister, Donna (Steve) Sawyer of Plattsmouth, NE; brother-in-law, John (Sally) Holthus of McPherson, KS; sister-in-law, Donna Toney of Boone, NC; brother-in-law, Darrell Toney of Sugar Hill, GA; sister-in-law, Liz Toney of Sugar Hill, GA; loving in-laws, Kyer and Corine Toney of Cumming, GA.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 28, at Wint and Son Funeral Home in Clarkston, Michigan. The family will receive guests beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Services will also be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 31, in the chapel at Sugar Hill Church in Sugar Hill, Georgia. Burial will take place at Sawnee View Gardens following the service. The family will receive guests beginning at 10:00 a.m. Pastor Bobby McGraw, DeWayne’s son-in-law, will officiate the services.

Ingram Funeral Home, 210 Ingram Ave, Cumming, GA is in charge of arrangements.