Gerald Grant "Jerry" Wiley III

WILEY Gerald (Jerry) Grant Wiley III passed away at home in the French Quarter on Sunday, July 24, 2011 after a long illness. He is survived by his loving wife, June Barrios Wiley; daughters: Lisa Wiley, Lisa Jewell, Dana Brown; son-in-law, Michael Brown; step-daughters: Angel McCready and Darlene Wolnik; and grandchildren: Brian, Lisa, Jessie, and Conner. Beloved stepson Richard Wolnik preceded him in death. Mr. Wiley was employed for 25+ years by the Delta Steamboat Company, working on all three of their New Orleans steamboats over that period. He served as chief electrician on the American Queen Steamboat from its construction until his retirement in 2007. He was born in Washington, Pennsylvania and moved to Lakewood, Ohio as a young boy and was in the first graduating class of the "new building" at Lakewood High School. He attended Miami University of Ohio and UCLA for architecture. He proudly served two tours in the Marine Corps stationed in Vietnam and sailed the world in the Merchant Marines. His generous nature brought him many admirers and his unfailing high humor kept him even more friends. He will be missed on the river, throughout the French Quarter and among his friends and family. No one ever bought more rounds and few told a better story. He requested that there be no services and will be cremated according to his wishes. Arrangements under the direction of Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home, New Orleans, please sign the guestbook at www.schoencanalstreet.com