Wanda Wieland

Wanda Wieland (Wanie), 85, passed away on January 23, 2023. She was born August 27, 1937, in Des Moines, Iowa the daughter of Wesley and Margie Longden.

Wanda graduated from North High School in 1955. She was united in marriage to Paul Wieland and they spent 65 years together, living in Ankeny for over 50 years. Wanda worked at Northwestern Bell as a directory assistant and retired after many years of service. She was a member of Communication Workers of America.

Wanda was a homebody, enjoyed reading the Des Moines Register, listening to music, visiting Branson, cardinals and horses. She had a good sense of humor and was a great wife, mom, and grandma. Most of all, Wanda loved spending time with her friends, family and grandchildren.

Wanda is survived by her loving husband, Paul Wieland; children, Joy Wieland and John Wieland; grandchildren, Carley (A.J.) Houseman and Zachery Johnston; great-grandchild; Finley Houseman; siblings, Lois Gray and Thomas Longden.

Services will be at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., in Des Moines on Saturday, February 4, 2023. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. with service to follow at 10:00 a.m. Burial will take place at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family or St. Jude Children’s Hospital in loving memory of Wanda Wieland.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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