Remembering Wayne Tillotson
On November 9, 2024, the PCA and the Rountree Branch Trail caretakers lost a dear friend, Wayne Tillotson. Wayne was the leader for the Monday morning work crew. “His shoes are going to be hard to fill,” said trail coordinator Clay Shaffer. “Wayne was quiet, but when he spoke, people listened. He led by example.”
According to Clay, Wayne enjoyed taking the Gator and blower out to clean off the trail. He and another crew member would start by the university and go out to the gazebo behind Wal-mart. Sometimes they would go all the way to Belmont, which created a good working relationship with the Lafayette County workers. “Thanks to Wayne, we helped them, and they helped us when we needed it,” said Clay.
“We all looked forward to seeing Wayne,” said Spider Fromader, a Monday work crew member. “He knew how to bring out the best in his fellow workers.” Spider commented that Wayne was mechanically inclined and could operate all the equipment, and there wasn't a task he wouldn’t or couldn’t do.
A master electrician, Wayne donated his labor and all the materials for wiring both of PCA’s sheds. “He took much pride in his work,” Clay said. “Wayne didn’t care if a job took longer to do. He wanted to make sure it was done right.”
Wayne, 67, and his wife Denise lived out in the country near Cuba City overlooking a small stream. Members and friends of PCA are indebted to Wayne’s gift of time and talent over the years. His quiet presence will be missed but forever remembered by all who knew him.
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