Esto "Wayne" Setty

Esto "Wayne" Setty September 4, 1940 - November 1, 2025 Esto "Wayne" Setty, age 85, of Peebles, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center, surrounded by his family. Wayne was born on September 4, 1940, in Peebles, Ohio, to the late Esto and Bessie (Boldman) Setty. A proud graduate of Peebles High School, Class of 1958, he joined the U.S. Army shortly after graduation, where he honorably served four years and achieved the rank of sergeant. After his military service, Wayne worked at McCall's Printing in Dayton, Ohio, before returning home to Adams County. He went on to build a long and dedicated career with the Adams County Water Company, where he worked faithfully until his retirement in 2002. On September 16, 1961, Wayne married the love of his life, Sharon Lee (Johnson) Setty, and together they raised three children. He deeply loved his family and found his greatest joy in being a husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Wayne enjoyed the simple things in life, spending time outdoors, gardening, and visiting with friends and family. His favorite place was his cabin in Mineral Springs, where he could often be found surrounded by nature and the redbirds he loved to feed. Wayne was proud to serve his community. He served ten years on the Peebles Town Council and was mayor of Peebles, Ohio, from 2020 to 2024. He also served on the Board of Metropolitan Housing, where he worked to support and improve housing opportunities for local residents. Wayne enjoyed working alongside his fellow council members and took great pride in serving the community he loved. Wayne is survived by his children, Terry (Roxanna) Setty, Timmie Setty, and Abbie (Brian) Neal; his sister, Karen (Tim) Williams; his nephew, Jordan Williams; his grandchildren, Trevor Setty, Treg (Clark) Setty, Haleigh (Andrew) Gosink, and Colin Neal; and his great grandchildren, Zander, Adria, Maddox, Carter, Rooney, and TJ. He is also survived by his special friend, Mary Samples. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sharon; his parents, Esto and Bessie Setty; and his niece, Heather Shannon. Wayne will be remembered for his kind heart, steady presence, sense of humor, and the love he showed to his family and community. His legacy lives on in the lives of all who knew him. Family and friends may pay their respects during visitation on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, at the Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home, in Peebles. Funeral services will be held immediately following visitation on Saturday, November 8, 2025, beginning at 1:00 pm, at Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home, in Peebles. Burial will take place immediately afterward at Evergreen Cemetery, with Greg Couser officiating and a graveside service conducted by the Adams County Military Honor Guard. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home. Please visit us at www.wallacethompsonfuneralhomes.com to leave words of comfort for the family in our online guestbook.

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Esto "Wayne" Setty

September 4, 1940 - November 1, 2025