Mr. Wayne Lewis Birchler, 73, of Sedalia, KY, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026 at his home.

Wayne was born on December 9, 1952 in Richmond, IN.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army, Vietnam era.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Clyde Gray, Jr. and Wilma Pemberton Gray, as well as, his loving wife, Paula Birchler.

Those left to cherish his memory include his sisters, Tena Obrien (Chad Roberson) of Sedalia, KY, Debbie Gavin (Bryan) of Dublin, OH; brothers, Kenneth Birchler of West Jefferson, OH, Rodney Gray of Washington Court House, OH.

Burial with military honors will be held at Sunset Cemetery in Columbus, OH.

Imes Funeral Home is entrusted with caring for his family.