Wayne F. Starkey II, 74, of Springfield died at 8:35 am, Wednesday September 18, 2024 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland. He was born December 27, 1949, in Danville, Illinois to Wayne and Catherine (Dodd) Starkey.

Survivors include one son, Curtis (Katarina) Starkey of Taipei, Taiwan; one grandchild, Iris; one brother, Rex (Amanda) Starkey of Glen Carbon; one niece, two nephews and several cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant daughter, Suzanne Starkey.

He retired from the State of Illinois, where he worked for CMS for many years.

He enjoyed traveling, hiking and cars, especially Corvettes.

Memorial Gathering: 10-11 am, Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Staab Funeral Home – Springfield.

Memorial Service: 11:00 am, Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Staab Funeral Home – Springfield where friends and family are welcome to share stories and memories.

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