Obituary for Eldon H. Wiese
Eldon H. Wiese, age 96, of Mapleton, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at the Maple Heights Nursing Home of Mapleton, Iowa.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, January 7, 2019, at the St. John’s United Methodist Church of Mapleton, Iowa. Rev. Jena Finch-Manchester will officiate. Committal Services will follow in the Grant Township Cemetery of Rodney, Iowa. A Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a Prayer Service held at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, January 6, 2019 at the Armstrong – Van Houten Funeral Home of Mapleton, Iowa. The Armstrong – Van Houten Funeral Home of Mapleton, Iowa is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online www.armstrongfuneral.com.
Eldon Herman Jurgen Wiese was born at home in rural Cushing, IA, on April 14, 1922. He was the fourth of six children born to Herman and Christina (Clausen) Wiese. He attended country school in the rural Cushing area.
Eldon married Eva Pohlman at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Sioux City, IA, on June 6, 1945. The couple shared 67 ½ years of marriage together. They were the proud parents of seven sons: Steven, Alan, Randall, Eldon B., Monte, Grant and Dale.
Eldon was a hard worker and farmed from 1947-1961 around Aurelia and Early, IA. Later he moved to Schaller, IA, where he was employed by several businesses. Eldon had a mechanical aptitude and used those abilities while working at the Schaller Consolidated Popcorn Company until retirement in 1989.
Eldon had an ear for music and enjoyed playing his accordion throughout life. He played in a dance band, at family gatherings, and at the nursing home. He was skilled at woodworking and valued the opportunity to share his creations with family. Eldon moved to Mapleton, IA, after retiring. He was a member of St. John’s United Methodist Church. He was a dedicated father who took great pride in his sons.
Left to cherish his memory include his sons Alan (Marsha) Wiese of Tekamah, NE, Randall (Wanita) Wiese of Kingsley, IA, Eldon B. (Debbie) Wiese of Storm Lake, IA, Monte (Denise) Wiese of Elkhorn, NE, Grant (Mary Beth) Wiese of Glenwood, IA and Dale (Shelly) Wiese of Gretna, NE; sister Lorraine Rochau; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Eva Wiese (Dec. 2, 2012); son Steven Wiese; great-granddaughter Karlie; brother Alvin Wiese; sisters Hermina, Edna Steen and Luella Beers.
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A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, January 7, 2019, at the St. John’s United Methodist Church of Mapleton, Iowa. Rev. Jena Finch-Manchester will officiate. Committal Services will follow in the Grant Township Cemetery of Rodney, Iowa. A Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a Prayer Service held at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, January 6, 2019 at the Armstrong – Van Houten Funeral Home of Mapleton, Iowa. The Armstrong – Van Houten Funeral Home of Mapleton, Iowa is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online www.armstrongfuneral.com.
Eldon Herman Jurgen Wiese was born at home in rural Cushing, IA, on April 14, 1922. He was the fourth of six children born to Herman and Christina (Clausen) Wiese. He attended country school in the rural Cushing area.
Eldon married Eva Pohlman at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Sioux City, IA, on June 6, 1945. The couple shared 67 ½ years of marriage together. They were the proud parents of seven sons: Steven, Alan, Randall, Eldon B., Monte, Grant and Dale.
Eldon was a hard worker and farmed from 1947-1961 around Aurelia and Early, IA. Later he moved to Schaller, IA, where he was employed by several businesses. Eldon had a mechanical aptitude and used those abilities while working at the Schaller Consolidated Popcorn Company until retirement in 1989.
Eldon had an ear for music and enjoyed playing his accordion throughout life. He played in a dance band, at family gatherings, and at the nursing home. He was skilled at woodworking and valued the opportunity to share his creations with family. Eldon moved to Mapleton, IA, after retiring. He was a member of St. John’s United Methodist Church. He was a dedicated father who took great pride in his sons.
Left to cherish his memory include his sons Alan (Marsha) Wiese of Tekamah, NE, Randall (Wanita) Wiese of Kingsley, IA, Eldon B. (Debbie) Wiese of Storm Lake, IA, Monte (Denise) Wiese of Elkhorn, NE, Grant (Mary Beth) Wiese of Glenwood, IA and Dale (Shelly) Wiese of Gretna, NE; sister Lorraine Rochau; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Eva Wiese (Dec. 2, 2012); son Steven Wiese; great-granddaughter Karlie; brother Alvin Wiese; sisters Hermina, Edna Steen and Luella Beers.
Previous Events
Visitation
Sunday
6
Jan
2:00 PM
- 4:00 PM
Armstrong - Van Houten Funeral Home - Mapleton
210 South 5th Street
Mapleton, IA 51034
Prayer Service at 4:00 p.m.
Funeral Service
Monday
7
Jan
10:30 AM
St. John's United Methodist Church
212 S 7th Street
Mapleton, IA 51034
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