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“Having had three children in his care when Gene was Principal in South Beloit as well as having 'his master carpenter skills' applied in our home...Read More »
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1 of 7 | Posted by: Mike Taylor - Roanoke, VA
“My prayers and sympathy are with the Gene Wiley Family at this time of your lose. A second cousin.
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2 of 7 | Posted by: Ralph Wiley - Storm Lake, IA
“Sally and Family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You have our condolences and our thoughts and prayers are with you. I'm sorry I never met him...Read More »
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3 of 7 | Posted by: Eric Westfall and Family - WI
“Sally and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Take comfort and solace in your fond memories of Gene. He will be greatly missed by all who...Read More »
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4 of 7 | Posted by: Don Schnabel - Oshkosh, WI
“So sorry to hear of your loss...our prayers are with you.
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5 of 7 | Posted by: Jim & Carol Emon - Merrill, WI
“Sally, John, Mike, Patti and Steve; Our condolences, thoughts and prayers to all of you on the loss of your beloved Gene. He was a great person, the...Read More »
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6 of 7 | Posted by: Paul Russell and Family - Madison, WI
“Sally and family, so sorry to hear of Genes passing. He will be missed at our Christmas gatherings for the family. May God help you through this...Read More »
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7 of 7 | Posted by: Sandi Catlin Krueger - Athens, WI
Gene Wiley, age 87, of Merrill, passed away Friday, May 25, 2012 at his home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. He was born December 17, 1924 in Tomahawk to the late William A. & Maude (Farrington) Wiley. He married Sally (Angus) Weix, in Merrill, on May 6, 1988. She survives. Gene spent his early years in Tomahawk and moved to South Beloit, IL in 1937, where he attended South Beloit High School. He left school in Dec., 1942, before graduating to enlist in the U.S. Navy. After training as a Torpedoman, he was assigned to the escort carrier, USS Tripoli. He was honorably discharged on Feb. 14, 1946. At the urging of his high school principal, Gene attended college in St. Cloud, MN and returned to South Beloit, where he entered the teaching profession. He furthered his own education, receiving his master's degree in 1964 from Northern Illinois University, later becoming the principal of South Beloit Junior High School. Survivors include his wife: Sally Wiley, Merrill; two sons: Tom Wiley, Columbia Falls, MT, and Tim (Kari) Kalispell, MT; three step-sons: John (Lori) Weix, Mike (Alicia) Weix and Steve (Joelene) Weix, all of Merrill, one step-daughter: Patty (Matt) Piikkila, Marinette, WI; two grandsons: Seth & Sam Wiley; one grand daughter: Kayla (Vince) Taylor, Columbia Falls, MT; and three great-grandsons: Trenton, Parker and Riley Taylor, as well as his step-grandchildren; Isaac, Mia, Molly, Sarah Jo. Patrick. Elizabeth, Emily, Madi and Emil Jeffrey, along with numerous nieces and nephews including Donna(Gene) Block of Merrill and his brother-in-law, Jack (Barbara) Angus. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, EvLynn, brothers Dale, Clint and Warren, and sisters Joyce, Beryl, Violet and Iris. A Prayer Service will be held 7 PM Wednesday May 30, 2012 at Waid Funeral Home. Father Mike McLain will officiate. Visitation will be held from 5 PM until the time of service at the funeral home. Waid Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.waidfuneral.com,
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