Wayne W. Sarns, age 81 of Morley, passed away Monday, December 2, 2019 at his home. He was born December 29, 1937 in Mt. Clemens, the son of William and Tranna "Dolly" (Campau) Sarns. As a child, Waynes family moved to Morley to run the Sarns Resort that had been owned by his grandparents. Wayne graduated from Morley High School and went to work for Michigan Bell Telephone. When he was 18 he joined the Army National Guard, serving for 8 years. In 1960 Wayne married Nonnie Wells and they made their home in the Morley area. Wayne retired from Michigan Bell after 30 years of service and in 1990 took over the operations of Sarns Resort near Morley. While working the Resort, Wayne also owned and operated Sarns Farm, one of the largest Simmental Cattle farms in the State of Michigan. He had served as the President of the Simmental Association for many years. Waynes grandfather was a gunsmith and he inherited an appreciation for guns from him. He built a trap range at Sarns Resort and was a Master at pistol shooting. Wayne had a passion for his work, his co-workers and the guests at the resort; he loved the resort and the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. Wayne is survived by his beloved family, including his wife, Wenona "Nonnie" Sarns; children, Darin Sarns, Ronald (Kerri) Sarns, Sherry Sarns all of Morley; six grandchildren, Kambur Sarns, Shana (Dennis Kuikstra) Sarns, Alexandra Sarns, Keri (David) Ruhling, Jayson (April) Krum, William "Billy" (Brianne) Krum; great-grandchildren, Lillian, Lylla, David, Jaedyn, Myli, Emmalie, Waylon, Elijah; two brothers, Doug (Sharon) Sarns of Morley, Keith (Terry) Sarns of Evart; several nieces and nephews. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother, Verner. Funeral services will take place 1:00 p.m. Monday, December 9, 2019 at the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids with Chaplain Sara Hill officiating. Burial will be at the Aetna Township Cemetery in Morley. The family will greet friends on Sunday, December 8th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Memorial contributions in Waynes name may be made to Heartland Hospice. Share a memory or condolence with the family at www.daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com Funeral Service Monday, December 9, 2019 1:00 PM Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home 13985 Northland Drive Big Rapids,Michigan 49307 Visitation Sunday, December 8, 2019 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home 13985 Northland Drive Big Rapids,Michigan 49307 Visitation Sunday, December 8, 2019 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home 13985 Northland Drive Big Rapids,Michigan 49307