Walter Wayne Prishmont's Obituary
Walter Wayne Prishmont, born in Cleveland on May 2, 1944, died December 25, 2025. He was 81 years old. Husband of Sylvia for over 60 years, father of Matthew Scott (deceased) and Laura Ann Prishmont Quimby, and grandfather of Aukai (Kai) Matthew Prishmont Quimby.
Wayne served in the Army First Calvary Division for four years and was a proud Vietnam veteran. Wayne was a loving dad who enjoyed walking, gardening, golfing, sailing, and music. Being a musician at heart, he played bass guitar, piano, trumpet, and accordion. He was a "Deadhead" and loved going to Grateful Dead shows with his nephew Christopher Helaney. Wayne had a quick wit and loved to make people laugh.
Wayne retired after 32 years working for AT&T, then moved to Oahu, Hawai'i where he and his wife lived for five years. He often spoke fondly of their time there. They moved back to the Cleveland area afterwards to be closer to family and friends. Wayne and Sylvia traveled cross country many times to visit their daughter and grandson in Carmel, California and Key West, Florida seeing sights along the way.
Wayne is survived by wife Sylvia, daughter and grandson, sisters Sheryl L. Helaney and Bonnie Delturco (Bob), family and friends.
Wayne will be buried with military honors in the Strongsville Cemetery, Ohio on May 30, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to your local hospice center.
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