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Douglas Wiesner Obituary
West Des Moines
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 two 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, IL.; 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 a.m. Saturday, February 19, at Plymouth United Church of Christ. There will be a visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. 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 Ave., Des Moines, IA 50312, Youth Homes of Mid America, 7078 N W Beaver Drive, Johnston, IA 50131, or Iowa Reading Information Services, 100 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313. Online condolences may be made at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
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February 22, 2011
Malinda, Bryan and family, Please accept our deepest sympathy with the loss of your loving husband and father and our good friend of many years. Doug was always special to Ann & me and our entire family including our son Alex, good friend of Bryan's. We will forever cherish our Des Moines memories of Doug as a positive personal friend and strong church member who always had a smile and kind word. God bless. Our love to you from Savannah...... Ann & Jim
February 19, 2011
Malinda and Bryan,
I am sorry to hear of Doug's passing. Thinking of your family brought back fond memories of church Family Camp with your family.
Please accept my sympathy.
Valerie Brassell,(Naeve)
Hot Springs,Arkansas
Diane Cavanaugh
February 17, 2011
Malinda and family -- so sorry to hear about you losing Doug. He was such a neat guy and fun to work with at PFG. So glad that he was at Hospice getting good care. Your family remains in my prayers.
February 17, 2011
Malinda----I was so sorry to hear the news about Doug. I am sending thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Marcia Fisher
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February 17, 2011
Malinda, I am so sorry for Doug's death and continue to keep you and your family in my prayers during this difficult time. Jackie Percival Hall
DeAnn Warner
February 16, 2011
Malinda -- I am so sorry to hear of the death of Doug. Know that you will be lifted up by the love and prayers of your family and friends. Love to you.... DeAnn
February 16, 2011
Malinda: We loved him and we love you..Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family..Doug always talked of you..not of him, but what was next with the two of you...pretty special...
Your friends forever..Jim and Phyl Spratt
Dennis Rhoads
February 16, 2011
We have a close-knit "North High Class of '57" and Doug is one of the guys that helped make it, and keep it, that way. He was more than just one of the class, he was my friend and a friend of many. You will be missed.
Darwin Schossow
February 16, 2011
On the ride home with Becky after the first time I met Doug I said to her,"What a great guy, I really hope I get to know him better." It has been an honor to know him, we all will miss him, I am so sorry for your loss.
Claradell Shedd
February 16, 2011
The halls of North High School are diminished with Doug's passing. Prayers and thoughts to his family and friends.
Claradell Shedd; June,1953
Doug's class page:
http://ndmhs.com/pages/yearclass1957(2007.50).html
Kari Kanne
February 16, 2011
Malinda, Bryan, Tiffany and girls,
Our hearts are saddened at this time of loss. We have so many fond memories for over 40+ years to look back on that I am so very greatful for! The two of you have been there for me at every important event of my life. For that I am appreciative and thankful. You are the true difinition of "Family". Doug will be missed by many but kept alive in our hearts! Blessings to each one of you!
February 16, 2011
My deepest sympathy to the family.
Linda Powers
Plymouth church
February 16, 2011
Malinda, I am so sorry to hear about Doug. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Sincerest sympathy, Sue Kenny
Robert Davis
February 16, 2011
I met Doug while I was director of IRIS, the reading service for the blind and he was a valued volunteer. Great guy. I am so sorry for your loss.
Dana Ritchie
February 16, 2011
Malinda- Our hearts, thoughts, and daily prayers go out to you and family. You will find strength and comfort in those around you for the coming days and years. Hold close to your heart all the wonderful memories you have of Doug. He was a true gift to us all, adored, and a great inspiration to many. He will be greatly missed- but never forgotten.
Tim, Dana, Megan, and Lauren Ritchie
Peggy Preister
February 16, 2011
Malinda & Family, my heart is saddened at the loss of a well-respected colleague, mentor and friend at Principal. Please accept my deepest sympathy during these difficult days. I am a better person having known Doug Wiesner.
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