Wayne Walter Knote, 52, of Hemingford, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025.
Wayne was born on July 17, 1973, in Big Spring, Texas, to Darrel and Linda (Nicks) Knote. He lived a full and joyful life devoted to his family, community, and the Nebraska Husker football team.
When Wayne was one year old, his family moved to Alliance, Nebraska, where he later graduated from Alliance High School in 1991. On August 21, 1998, he married the love of his life, Amanda Grant, and together they raised their two daughters.
Wayne was an avid Husker football fan and was rarely seen without his Husker gear. He was employed by BNSF Railway for 27 years, working as a machinist. In addition, Wayne and Amanda owned and operated Village Pizza in Hemingford. He was an active member of the Alliance Eagles Club, where he was an integral part of the Thursday night hamburger feed.
During a family vacation, Wayne discovered a new passion for pickleball and went on to create the Hemingford Outdoor Pickleball Community, sharing his enthusiasm with others.
Wayne is survived by his wife of 27 years, Amanda; their daughters Emily Knote (Provo, UT) and Sara Knote (Scottsbluff, NE); sibling Thomas Knote (Lincoln, NE); his in-laws Larry and Barbara Grant (Marsland, NE); brother-in-law Shawn (Stacey) Grant; sisters-in-law Rebecca (Nick) Wignall (Alliance, NE) and Melissa (JD) Langston (Brighton, CO); three aunts; numerous nieces, nephews, great-niece, great-nephews, and cousins; and his close friend and concert-going buddy, Bret Lessert.
He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents, T.G. and Lottie Nicks, and Wayne and Christine Knote.
A memorial service will be held at the Alliance Eagles Club on Monday, November 3, at 2 p.m. To honor Wayne’s memory and Husker pride, the family requests that those attending wear Husker gear. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hemingford Volunteer Firefighters Association and the Alliance Eagles Club.
Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com.