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Published November 15, 2012, 12:00 AM

WAYNE GEORGE JARVIS

Wayne George Jarvis, 56, of Esko, died unexpectedly Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012 at his home.

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Wayne George Jarvis, 56, of Esko, died unexpectedly Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012 at his home.

He was born Aug. 10, 1956 in Duluth, the son of George and Margaret Jarvis.

Wayne was a 1974 graduate of Esko High School. He married Susan Kemi on June 1, 1985 in St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Esko.

Wayne was employed by MP&L for more than 20 years. He enjoyed elk and white tail deer hunting, taking motorcycle trips, hanging out with friends in the garage and watching the Minnesota Vikings. Wayne was a jokester and no matter where he was or what he was doing, Wayne could strike up a conversation with anyone about anything.

He was preceded in death by his father, George, and a niece, Michele Jarvis.

Wayne will be dearly missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife, Susan, and daughter, Brittany, both of Esko; his mother, Margaret Jarvis of Esko; siblings, Diane Schmidt of Isanti, Donald (Linda) Jarvis of Esko, Linda Toms of Cloquet, Suzanne (Brian) Grover of Mahtowa, Robert (Tammy) Jarvis of Cloquet and Brenda (Mark) Toms of Duluth; father-and mother-in-law, Raymond and Hazel Kemi of Esko; brother-in-law, Steven Kemi of Esko; sister-in-law, Karen (Rick) Cisar of Moose Lake; his special companion, Jack; numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.

VISITATION: 5-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, 2012 in Apostolic Lutheran Church, Esko. Visitation will continue at church from 12 Noon until the 1 p.m. Funeral Service, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012. Arrangements entrusted to Atkins-Northland Funeral Home, 801 14th Street, Cloquet. To sign the online guest register, see www.atkinsnorthlandfuneralhome.com

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Gabriel J.
Duluth, MN     11/20/2012 7:16 PM

I worked with Wayne for over 4 years, and almost everyday for the last 3 months. He always talked about how lucky he was for his wife and he always talked about how proud he was of his daughter. He looked at me and said, "I got a super good kid Dude, I really do!" Wayne had a very witty and clever sense of humor, it was one that was very unique, it was better than a stand up comedians except that his came from the heart. And he didn't make jokes at the expense of other people, he used it to make other people feel good. He would look at people with the most serious expression and say "Do you think I'll ever amount to anything". I would laugh just looking at him waiting for the next one-liner. He used to tease me about not being from Esko. I would ask where someone was from and he'd say "his mom", again classic! He used to sing, Hey June at the top of his lungs instead of hey june. At the same time Wayne was professional doing his job the right way came first but he was special where he had that balance of working very hard and adding humor at the same time. He was never late, in those three months I was early every day except for one, I was late by 3 minutes and he looked at me and said "your late", I said "I know" and he said "I'm never late" and we laughed but that was how he was, he led by example. Wayne liked to help people. I'm deeply sorry for Sue and Brittany's loss. I will miss Wayne, he made work so much more fun. I believe he's up there still teasing me and making jokes and singing HEY JUNE, he used to call people June Bug. Gabe Jorgensen Duluth, MN Gabe Jorgensen

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Gabriel J.
Hermantown, MN     11/20/2012 7:16 PM

I worked with Wayne for over 4 years, and almost everyday for the last 3 months. He always talked about how lucky he was for his wife and he always talked about how proud he was of his daughter. He looked at me and said, "I got a super good kid Dude, I really do!" Wayne had a very witty and clever sense of humor, it was one that was very unique, it was better than a stand up comedians except that his came from the heart. And he didn't make jokes at the expense of other people, he used it to make other people feel good. He would look at people with the most serious expression and say "Do you think I'll ever amount to anything". I would laugh just looking at him waiting for the next one-liner. He used to tease me about not being from Esko. I would ask where someone was from and he'd say "his mom", again classic! He used to sing, Hey June at the top of his lungs instead of hey june. At the same time Wayne was professional doing his job the right way came first but he was special where he had that balance of working very hard and adding humor at the same time. He was never late, in those three months I was early every day except for one, I was late by 3 minutes and he looked at me and said "your late", I said "I know" and he said "I'm never late" and we laughed but that was how he was, he led by example. Wayne liked to help people. I'm deeply sorry for Sue and Brittany's loss. I will miss Wayne, he made work so much more fun. I believe he's up there still teasing me and making jokes and singing HEY JUNE, he used to call people June Bug. Gabe Jorgensen Duluth, MN Gabe Jorgensen

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faye s.
Superior, WI     11/15/2012 8:50 AM

Mrs. Jarvis and family I am very sorry for your loss. Wayne was such a fun man to work with and always happy to help out when I would call. We worked together at MP and he ALWAYs had a good word to say. He will be missed by all who knew him. Just a great guy Faye Livangood SWLP

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