Sad News Wayne Varner

[Republicaninmass]

One of the most friendly, happiest dealers I've had the pleasure of meeting over...dare I say 25 years? I always kind of smiled when I saw his table, even in his declining health he seemed so friggin happy to be there at a card show. RIP t206 wishes and CJ dreams....

[Moonlight Graham]

RIP Wayne-great dealer and an even nicer person!

Joe K

[kailes2872]

Wayne lived about 5 miles away from me. I am in Cranberry Township and he is in Zelienople.

My oldest son is friends with his grandson, Keegan. Wayne would always be at the (then) Robert Morris show and he and Bill were a joy to talk to. I would run into them at Strongsville and I would see them at the National in Cleveland. He would put his grandkids to work in the booth. I remember speaking to Patrick.

Conner bought a T206 Fred Clarke from him and Wayne would always encourage me to collect pre-war and put them in them away and allow them to appreciate. I remember at the '14 National he had the 52-55 Red Man sets and encouraged me to start collecting those - telling me to get away from the mainstream of 50's and 60's topps.

When he got sick a few years ago and lost so much weight, I worried about him then, but I am jealous of the fact that he was able to spend his adult life doing what he loved and immersed in the hobby. My best to Bill and his family. He certainly was a wonderful guy!

[Brian]

Very sad news. I bought many a card and had many pleasant interactions with Wayne over the years. In fact, one of my favorite cards in my collection was acquired from him at a National. Will remember those times always...

[leaflover]

When I didn't see him in Chicago this year I was afraid his time was near.
Always a gentleman and a fine human being. My condolences to his family.

As Ben Franklin once wrote; "...…….. we are soon to follow".

[tedzan]

I've known Wayne since the early 1980's. I met him at the Willow Grove Show in Pennsylvania. Wayne, Mike Wheat, and Bill Zimpleman were Pittsburgh Sports Collectibles back then.
I've bought a lot of cards from them throughout the years, and have sold a lot of cards to them.....they are really great guys.

In recent years, Wayne and Bill were set up at the Philly Show next to my booth. During lull periods at this Show we would reminisce about the good ole days. We had lots of laughs.

GOD Bless Wayne's soul....and, comfort his family.


TED Z
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