Wayne Ralph Streiff, 75, passed away peacefully September 9th, 2023 at Methodist Hospital after a battle with many health issues. Wayne was born on September 1st, 1948 in Zumbrota Minnesota to Ralph and Doris (Hall) Streiff. He grew up in Pine Island Minnesota and graduated from Pine Island High School in 1967. After high school he was drafted into the United States Army and served in Vietnam from 1968-1969 where after he received 2 purple hearts. He was honorably discharged. In 1972 he married Pat Solem. They had one daughter and later divorced.
Not many World War II veterans remain standing today, however, islander Wilbur Reipel of St. James City is approaching his 103rd birthday. Tom Ferguson, a lifet