November 7, 1919 - April 6, 1978
PFC US Army
Funeral services for Rockley Wiese were held Sunday, April 9, 1978, at the Ohde Funeral Home in Manning, at 2:00 p.m. The Rev. Joel Wright of the Presbyterian Church in Manning officiated. Soloist was Judy Joens & organist, Bonita Hagedorn. Casket-bearers were Gene Meggers, Kenneth Ewoldt, Mike Spack, Larry Ruhde, Steve Hausman, and Milford Wiese. Interment was in Manning Cemetery. Military honors were by American Legion Post #694 of Arcadia, Iowa. The Ohde Funeral Home in Manning was in charge of arrangements.
Rockley, son of William and Ida Grimm Wiese, was born November 7, 1919, near Gray, Iowa. He attended the rural schools in Audubon County and was united in marriage with Dorothy Ruhde on June 3, 1944, by the Rev. W.L. Tillman at Denison, Iowa. Shortly after their marriage Rockley entered the United States Army, serving in Germany and also was a prisoner of war. After his discharge he was employed by F.D. Ross & Company in Manning and later by Priebe & Sons, also of Manning. Later he worked in other towns including Carroll and for the past thirteen years has worked as an egg and poultry inspector for the United States Department of Agriculture with his headquarters in Lenox, Iowa.
Rockley has been in ill health since last fall and passed away Thursday, April 6, 1978, at the Clarkson Hospital in Omaha at the age of 58 years, 4 months, and 29 days.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, and three sons, Gary of Carroll, Jack of Lenox, and Brad at home; by four grandchildren and one sister, Eunice, Mrs. Lester Meggers of Manilla.
Rockley was a member of the American Legion Post #694 of Arcadia and a past member of the V.F.W. in Manning.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank our relatives and friends for the
flowers, memorials, food and kindnesses shown to us during the loss of our
husband, father & brother. A special thanks to Rev. Joel Wright, the
organist, soloist, the Ohde Funeral Home, the ladies who helped with the lunch, and the Arcadia American Legion Post #694.
Mrs. Dorothy Wiese, Mr. & Mrs. Gary Wiese & family, Jack & Brad
Wiese, Mr. & Mrs. Lester Meggers.
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Manning Monitor article------ 1945
Rockley Wiese Is Missing In Action
Pvt. Wiese left the States Jan. 3 after spending the holidays here. Rockley Wiese War Prisoner In Germany Word has been received by relatives here that Rockley Wiese, who had been previously reported missing in action, is now a prisoner of war in Germany. Hear from Rockley Wiese Mr. and Mrs. William Wiese received a telegram that their son, Rockley Wiese, who had been recently captured by the Germans, was free. He states that he is well and not to worry. Rockley was captured soon after going overseas several months ago. His wife, who is working in Illinois, was notified by telephone of his release. Former POW Now Back in Manning Pvt. Rockley Wiese, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Wiese, who has been a prisoner of war in Germany, and released this week at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., has arrived at home and is visiting his wife and parents. Rockley had at one time been reported missing in action and later word disclosed him a prisoner, a status he kept for many months. ROCKLEY WIESE HAS ARMY DISCHARGE Pfc. Rockley F. Wiese, son of William W. Wiese, 417 Julia St., Manning, who entered service at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, July 19, 1944, was among those discharged at the Fort Sill separation Camp in Oklahoma last week. His military career included 11 months service in the states and five months in the European theatre of operations where he served with the 30th infantry division. He is entitled to wear the good conduct medal and European theatre ribbon with two combat start. |