William Wengert
April 28, 2012
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William “Bill” Wengert, Jr., 87, passed away on Saturday, April 28, 2012, at the Carlisle Care Center.
Bill was born July 3, 1924, in Polk County, Iowa, the son of William A. and Lena (Rusher) Wengert, Sr. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Bill married Mary Jane Wheatley on February 22, 1958, in Des Moines.
Bill worked for John Deere in Ankeny for 31 years, where he served as shop Union Steward for the last six years. After retiring, Bill worked at various jobs until he began delivering for Meals on Wheels and meals to individuals in need, a passion he continued for 20 years.
Bill is survived by his wife, Mary Jane Wengert; daughter, Linda Heathcote of Phoenix, AZ; son, Dave Wengert of Liberty, MO; step-son, Ed Wheatley of Plattsmouth, NE; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Betty; and his step-son, Don Wheatley.
Funeral services will be held 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 8, 2012, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, followed by burial at Glendale Cemetery.
Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Jo Ann (Smith) Naples
05/08/2012
Bill (Arlo) was a very kind and generous man. Betty was our half sister and Linda and David our niece and nephew. Bill continued to be a friend to our family for years even after the loss of our father, Ernie. He delivered meals on wheels to our mother in later years. He treated our mother with kindness and respect and for that we are very grateful. Those who received the meals looked forward to seeing him and chatting with him. Whenever I saw him he was smiling. He was a good man who will be missed. Our family wants to express our sincere sorrow for your loss. We pray that Gods presence will console you and ease your pain. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Gary and Judy Ireland
05/04/2012
Our hearts and prayers are with you all. What a delight to talk to him when visiting them! God be with you.
Raymond J. Dorsey
04/30/2012
My prayers and thoughts are with you all, in this hour of grief.