- Born on: June 19, 1937
- Departed on: October 16, 2014
- Resided in: Allison, IA
John Edward Wangsness
John Edward Wangsness, 77, of Allison, IA passed away Thursday October 16, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. As were his wishes he will be cremated. A memorial service will be held at Calmar Lutheran Church, Calmar, Iowa Friday, October 24th starting at 11 am. There will also be a memorial gathering at St. James Lutheran Church (fellowship hall) in Allison, Iowa Saturday, October 25th from 11 am until 1pm.
John is survived by his wife Sharon Wangsness of Allison, IA; children: June (Randy) Reimers of Walcott, IA, Joy (Gary) Reeves of Surprise, AZ, Jeff (Shelley) Wangsness of Ankeny, IA, Jennifer (Reth) Stollberg of Quincy, IL, and stepson Doug (Angela) Forari of Oklahoma City, OK, 11 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Jay, a brother Willis, and sisters Maxine and Virginia.
John Edward Wangsness was born June 19, 1937 to John and Johannah (Strand) Wangsness on their farm in Calmar, Iowa. On December 1, 1973, he married Sharon Elizabeth (Forari) Wangsness in Rock Island, IL. He worked as a truck driver for many years, and also drove a shuttle van for the local nursing home prior to his illness. He was a member of the Council of Safety Management with the Iowa Motor Trucking Association, he enjoyed barbershop music, gardening, horses, and watching old western shows and movies.
In lieu of flowers Memorial donations may be made in John’s name to Cedar Valley Hospice.
John is survived by his wife Sharon Wangsness of Allison, IA; children: June (Randy) Reimers of Walcott, IA, Joy (Gary) Reeves of Surprise, AZ, Jeff (Shelley) Wangsness of Ankeny, IA, Jennifer (Reth) Stollberg of Quincy, IL, and stepson Doug (Angela) Forari of Oklahoma City, OK, 11 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Jay, a brother Willis, and sisters Maxine and Virginia.
John Edward Wangsness was born June 19, 1937 to John and Johannah (Strand) Wangsness on their farm in Calmar, Iowa. On December 1, 1973, he married Sharon Elizabeth (Forari) Wangsness in Rock Island, IL. He worked as a truck driver for many years, and also drove a shuttle van for the local nursing home prior to his illness. He was a member of the Council of Safety Management with the Iowa Motor Trucking Association, he enjoyed barbershop music, gardening, horses, and watching old western shows and movies.
In lieu of flowers Memorial donations may be made in John’s name to Cedar Valley Hospice.
