Wayne A. Dudley Jr. Obituary
Wayne A. Dudley Jr. of Crown Point, Indiana passed away on October 10, 2026. Wayne, born on November 27, 1952, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Wayne A. Dudley Jr. to show support.
Wayne will be remembered for the impact he had on the lives of those around him. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Wayne will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture his life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Wayne’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued his companionship.
He was predeceased by: his siblings, William Dudley (Jean) and Polly Bodinet (Richard); and his parents, Wayne A. Dudley and Ethel M. Dudley. He is survived by: his daughter Amanda Mae Dudley; and his siblings, Elizabeth "Bits" Petro and Shawn Boyer (Larry).
A memorial gathering will be held on Friday, October 23rd 2026 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Smits Funeral Home (2121 Pleasant Springs Ln, Dyer, IN 46311).
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Cedar Lake Yacht Club P.O. Box 407 Cedar lake, IN 46303 or Bristol Hospice 8585 Broadway Suite 780 Merrillville, IN 46410, greatly appreciated.
