Wesley Paul Byers

Byers, Wesley Paul a.k.a. "Roxy Marquis" 53, of Coon Rapids, MN, passed away June 4, 2020, after a four year battle with cancer. He graduated in 1985 from Lincoln Senior High School in Sioux Falls, SD, and Augustana College, Sioux Falls, SD, in 1989. Wes built an award-winning career as "Roxy Marquis" and also spent a career as a bookseller/manager at Barnes & Noble. He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Paul Byers, his grandparents, and several dear friends. He is survived by husband Kenny Grauman, mother Constance Sittler, stepmother Dorothy Chronister, mother-in-law Mary Peel, siblings Lori Byers Walsh, Sarah Byers Boddicker, and Jeb Byers, and numerous beloved aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends. Flowers and cards may be sent to: Wahburn-McReavy, C/O Wesley Byers, 2610 19th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55418. Memorials may be directed to: Minnesota Angel Foundation at mnangel.org. Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, the family is having a private service. Watch for a celebration of Roxy Marquis when restrictions are lifted. Washburn-McReavy.com Hillside Chapel 612-781-1999