Douglas W. Wiesner
February 14, 2011
Douglas W. Wiesner, 71, passed from this life February 14, 2011, at the Kavanagh House. Doug was born in Des Moines January 27, 1940, to Helen and Marvin Wiesner. He was a graduate of North High School. After attending Wesleyan University in Middletown, Conn., he graduated from Iowa State University in 1960 and was a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity. He served in the United States Army Reserve. In 1963 he married Malinda Hawkins and together they raised 2 sons.
Doug’s career was at The Bankers Life, now Principal Financial Group, where he was a vice president. He was a Fellow in the Life Management Institute, a Chartered Life Underwriter and president of the Des Moines chapter of the Institute on Home Office Life Underwriters.
He was a member of Plymouth United Church of Christ, where he served on several boards. Doug was an active member of the West Des Moines Kiwanis, a reading mentor at Hillside Elementary School and enjoyed reading for the sight impaired at Iowa Reading Information Services. He served as Youth Homes of Mid America Foundation President. When his boys were young, he was a coach for Little League teams.
Leisure activities have included baseball, volleyball, RAGBRAI biking, tennis, hunting and fishing. For many summers he and Malinda enjoyed time at their home on Lake Thunderhead, MO.
In addition to his mother, Helen of Carroll and his wife Malinda, survivors include a son Bryan and his wife Tiffany and their daughters, Ainsley, Isabel and Lindley of Lake Forest, Ill.; a sister, Christine and husband Bill Simmons of Carroll; and nephew Christopher Carlson and wife Kelly of North Liberty. Doug was preceded in death by his father and a son Kyle.
A funeral service will be held at 11 am Saturday, February 19, at Plymouth United Church of Christ. There will be a visitation from 5 to 8 pm Friday, February 18, at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway in West Des Moines. A private family burial service will be at Resthaven Cemetery in West Des Moines.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Plymouth United Church of Christ, 4126 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312, Youth Homes of Mid America, 7078 NW Beaver Drive, Johnston, IA 50131, or Iowa Reading Information Services, 100 E Euclid Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50313.
Online condolences may be made at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Sandy Brooks Pease
02/21/2011
I'm so sorry to hear about Doug, Malinda. My deepest sympathy.
Ron
02/20/2011
Malinda,
We are very sorry to hear of your great loss today while at serices at Plymouth. This is quite a shock to us as we did not realize that Doug was ill.
While we are sure that you have considerable support, Ron would be happy to be of help to you in any way that he can: listening ear, help with errands, what have you: 249-5627.
Please be gentle with yourself and give yourself lots of time to heal.
Marlon Laverman
Ron Sallade
Ray & Sharon Bowles
02/19/2011
We will miss his smiling face. Sorry for your loss.
Phyllis Lovrien
02/19/2011
Malinda, I just now opened your message of Doug's passing and I cannot tell you how sorry I am. His service begins in about 45 minutes.
I am passing along this piece which I used in Mom's service because I think it appropriate for you as well:
We cannot know why
the lily has so brief
a time to bloom
in the warmth of sunlight's kiss
upon its face.
Before it folds its fragrance in
and bids the world goodnight
to rest its beauty in a gentler place.
But we can know that nothing
that is loved is ever lost,
and no one who has ever touched a heart
can relly pass away, because some beauty lingers on
in each memory of which
they've been a part.
--Ellen Brenneman
My prayers are with you and family, Malinda. We loved Doug; may he rest in peace. Love, John and
Love in IIKE Phyllis
Kelly Bakke (Schaumburg)
02/18/2011
Dear Malinda, Brian, and family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of Doug. My family and I enjoyed being cabin mates with all of you at y camp in Boone. Good memories, take care
Kelly
Jan Christiansen Krueger
02/16/2011
Dear Melinda So sad for you on the passing into eternal life of you husband Doug- may you find comfort in your memories,life together and the knowledge of being together again in the place God has prepared for those who love Him. Jan
Erick Osburn
02/16/2011
Mrs. Wiesner,
I was so sorry to hear about Mr. Wiesner. I have many fond memories of him going back to the days of Kyle and I at Clive and Indian Hills. My deepest condolences to you, Bryan and your extended family...
Love Always,
Erick
Bob Berger
02/16/2011
My sincere sympathy to the entire Wiesner family. It was a privilege to know and work with Doug during my career at Bankers Life Company and later The Principal.
Bob Berger
Urbandale, Iowa
Tom and Stacie McCollum
02/16/2011
In your time of grief, you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
We are so very sorry for your loss. Doug will be missed terribly.
Tom, Stacie and Colby McCollum
Bob Fong
02/16/2011
Melinda,
My deepest sympathy to you and your extended family. From all the updates on Doug's conditions that you have provided to us all, I know that you have endured a very difficult period during Doug'd ordeal; you have exhibited great strenghth and resolve to endure this difficult period. May you gain additional strength in the days ahead from all the support that you have received and continue to receive from friends, high school classmates and loved ones.
My deepest condolences to you and your extended family.
With fond memories of Doug.
Bob Fong
John Neighbors
02/16/2011
My sincere condolence to the Weisner family. Doug was a good friend and business associate within the Principal family.
John Neighbors
Houston, Texas
John Hayes
02/16/2011
We did indeed lose a great guy. A natural friend.
-JH
Mobile,AL
ann & peter laughlin
02/16/2011
We already miss Doug.His smile, his conversation, his listening to us.His laughter. His Love for Malinda and Bryan. His life made a difference to those who knew him. We send you our deepest sympathy and friendship. Ann & peter
Rob Owen
02/16/2011
Malinda, Bryan and Tiffany,
I am in Florida until Saturday and got the news of Dougs passing. I had heard he was ill, and had been putting up quite a battle. I have so many great memories of Doug. It was truly a blessing to have had the priveldge of knowing him for over 20 years. Doug was always an inspiration to me. His devotion as a husband and a father was always evident. His faith, and love for not only family, but for life was present without saying a word. Having lost both of my parents, I know this is an extremely difficult time, but the love of friends and family that Doug touched should be reassuring. I pray the memories of Doug bring you peace, and remind you he will never be far away. Bryan and Tiffany, I hope all is well with you, and that the triplets are thriving, they must be getting so big! Malinda, as I mentioned in my email, if you ever need anything, please do not hesitate to call. I hope to see you some time.
Take care of each other,
God Bless you,
Rob Owen
Karen Tandy
02/15/2011
My heart aches for you and your family. Doug was a great man. We will keep
your family in our thoughts and prayers. Peace