Memorial
John T. Wiley, 92, of Cedar Rapids, died June 23, 2015 at West Ridge Care Center. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 26, 2015 at Grace Episcopal Church with the Rev. Dr. Curt Moermond officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, 2015 at Cedar Memorial Westside Chapel where a Masonic Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Interment will be at 3:00 p.m. on Friday at Spring Grove Cemetery in Palo.
Surviving are his wife of 68 years, Donna; his children, Johnnie Wiley and wife Kathryn of Walford, Dennis Wiley of Palo and friend Judy Miller, Lynn Cooper and husband Bill of Cedar Rapids, and Patty Bryant of Cedar Rapids; 13 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild; his sisters Gladys Dyal and husband Palmer of California, and Louise Mowrey and husband Steve of Cedar Rapids; sister-in-law Carol Wiley of Ft. Dodge; brother-in-law Tom Miller and wife Pat of Cedar Rapids; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.
John was preceded in death by his parents; 3 sisters, Elsie, Helen and Grace; two brothers, George and Jim; daughter-in-law Cheryl Wiley; and son-in-law Jimmy Bryant.
John Torrence Wiley, Jr. was born on February 28, 1923 in Cedar Rapids the son of John Torrence Wiley Sr. and Celia (Armstrong) Wiley. He was united in marriage to Donna R. Miller on January 19, 1947 in Cedar Rapids. From this union they brought forth their four wonderful children. John farmed in Palo for many years with his wife and family. John will be remembered for farming not just being his work but also his hobby. John and Donna enjoyed many years of dancing together as well as playing cards. One of John’s greatest enjoyments were family gatherings and just generally any time he was able to be with his beloved family.
John was a mason for over 70 years with membership in Fidelitas Lodge # 364 A.F. & A.M., Cedar Rapids Consistory and El Kahir Shrine Temple. John was a Past Master of Fidelitas Lodge.
In lieu of flowers, John’s family would request that memorial contributions be directed to the El Kahir Shrine Transportation Fund, PO Box 38, Hiawatha, IA 52233.