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MOUNT PULASKI -- Wayne Bryson Febus, 80, of Normal died Sunday, Jan. 29, 2006, at 6 a.m. at Leroy Manor in Leroy.

A graveside service will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Mount Pulaski Cemetery, with Cynthia Pace and Dr. William Linneman co-officiating. Military rites will be accorded.

There is no visitation.

Arrangements are by Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Mount Pulaski.

Mr. Febus taught at Normal High School for a few years, until he was appointed to be the first building inspector and zoning officer for the city of Normal. He finished his working years in private construction as foreman of working crews.

A U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, he served in the Pacific Theatre from June 1944 through July 1946.

He was born Dec. 11, 1925, at Lake Fork to Clyde and Mary Bryson Febus. He married Jeanne Howe in Lincoln on Sept. 3, 1950.

He is survived by Jeanne, his wife of 55 years, of Normal; one daughter, Cynthia (and husband Dino) Pace of Elgin; one sister, Waneta (and husband Tom) Stephens of Mount Pulaski; one niece, Lisa (and husband Bob) Brown of Mount Pulaski; one nephew, Harry W. (and wife Valera) of Sherman; and his best friend, Ted the cat.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He was a member of Lake Fork Christian Church, Mount Pulaski VFW and Mount Pulaski American Legion.

He attended Lake Fork School, graduated from Mount Pulaski High School and graduated from Bradley University in 1953 with a degree in building trades.

He was a gardener, a staunch Republican and was happiest when he was covered in sawdust.

Memorials may be made to the Lake Fork Christian Church.