Wayne C. Black, longtime resident of Apple Valley, MN, born April 14, 1930 in Janesville, WI., passed away July 25, at Minneapolis VA Medical Center at age 75. Preceded in death by mother and father, Cecil O. and Marian L. Black, and brother, Thomas D. Black. Survived by loving wife of 55 years, Ethel J. (Weum) Black; 4 children: William (Jeanne) of Menomonie, WI, Linda (Gary) Thorberg of Farmington, MN, James (Debbie Babcock) of Grants Pass, OR., Susan (Black) Smith of Walker, MN;11 Grandchildren: Sid, Amber, Andrew, Brian, Andrea Black, Erik and Daniel Thorberg, Rita Tredal, John & Joe Ostertag, Ayla Benike; 4 Great Grandchildren: Erik Jr. and Taylor Thorberg, Evan and Cameron Tredal; sisters: Charmaine (Bernie) Minichilli, Sally (James) Engel, Carole (Ralph) Erickson, and Judy (Joe) Shepperd, and many nieces and nephews. Wayne graduated from Minneapolis Central High School in 1949, was in the US Navel Air Corp, Member of Apple Valley American Legion #1776, Member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Mpls. and worked for General Motors and owned B & C Auto Parts until retirement. Wayne was an avid Sportsman, loved hunting and fishing. As an Apple Valley resident since 1964, Wayne began the first Boy Scout troop for Apple Valley as Scout Master, and helped create the Little League program for Apple Valley as coach. After retirement he was a volunteer driver for Gapp Services and Dakota County. Memorial Service 2:00 PM, Sunday, July 31, 2005 at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 14850 Garrett Ave, Apple Valley, with visitation half hour before service.