Wayne G. Tate beloved husband of 52 years to Carol Tate (nee Fath). Loving father of Chris (Michelle) Tate and Dawn Marie (Michael) Leamer. Caring grandfather of Taylor (Nick Berndsen) Tate, Kylie (Cody) Callahan, Logan (Hunter) George and Lucas Leamer. Great-grandfather of Callie Jo Berndsen and Eila Rhen Callahan. Brother of Layne Tate, Joyce Frankenstein and late Douglas Tate. Preceded in death by his parents Omar and Elwanda Tate. Wayne is a veteran of the United States Airforce and served in the Vietnam War. Passed away May 22, 2021, at the age of 72. Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at Hodapp Funeral Home 8815 Cincinnati-Columbus Rd., West Chester, OH 45069 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to Vietnam Veterans of America.