S. Wayne Atchley

S. Wayne Atchley was born January 10, 1944 to Sherman Odis and Margie Lee (Shropshire) Atchley. Wayne was raised in Oklahoma City, OK and Littleton, CO. He graduated from Douglas County High School in Castle Rock, CO in 1962. During high school he enjoyed playing football and was a stand-out wrestler. Wayne married Patricia Sue Reid on September 26, 1964 at the historical St. Phillips in the Field Episcopal Church in Castle Rock, CO. They were blessed with two children: Zachary Reid Atchely and Tisha Sue Atchley. Wayne and Sue raised their family in the Omaha area, including Blair and Elkhorn. Wayne began selling cars at the age of 18 in Denver Colorado at Courtesy Ford, becoming the General Manager at age 27. By age 31, Ford Motor Company partnered with Wayne in the Dealer Development program, and Wayne founded Atchley Ford in 1975. During the last 40 years, Atchley Ford grew to become one of the largest Ford dealers in Nebraska. Wayne loved the car business and was very proud of his accomplishments. Wayne enjoyed riding and showing horses from a young age. He was a longtime member of the American Quarter Horse Association and, along with his family, won numerous National and World Championships showing his horses. He was an active member of the Nebraska New Car & Truck Dealers Association, he sponsored multiple Little League Baseball teams, donated to many Children’s charities, and was a supporter and booster of the University of Nebraska and Creighton University Sports programs. Wayne enjoyed attending his children’s sporting events, quarter horse shows, and spending time at his mountain house in Colorado. He maintained an optimistic view on life and will be remembered for his generosity toward friends and family. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 3, 5:00-7:00 p.m., at Reichmuth Funeral Home, 21901 West Maple Road, Elkhorn, NE 68022. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 4, at 2:00 p.m., at St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church, 285 South 208th Street, Elkhorn, NE 68022. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Salvation Army or to Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy (HETRA), c/o Reichmuth Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent through www.reichmuthfuneralhomes.com Wayne is survived by his wife of 51 years, Sue Atchley; his daughter Tisha Atchley of Omaha; his son Zach Atchley and daughter-in-law Natalia Atchley of Omaha; grandsons: Aemilio & Roman Atchley; brothers: Gary Atchley and Darell Atchley of Edmond, Oklahoma and sister, Janice Atchley of Guthrie, Oklahoma. He is preceded in death by parents: Odis Atchley and Margie Atchley Blithe, and sister Linda Atchley.

S. Wayne Atchley

January 10, 1944 - January 27, 2016