Edna M. Wiese

Edna M. Wiese, 91, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, March 11, 2021. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Steven’s Memorial Chapel in Ames with burial following at Evergreen Memorial Gardens near Nevada, IA.

Edna was born May 5, 1929 in Westside, IA to George and Mary Kock. She worked at both Target locations in Ames for 25 years and retired in 2001. Edna was a longtime member of Ames United Church of Christ in Ames.

Edna is survived by her four children, Gloria (Fred) Welder of Madrid, Peggy Wiese of Ames, Pat (Robert) Bush of Ashdown, AR, and Russell (Deb) of Roland; six grandchildren, Deb (Tim) Latta, Teresa Welder, Brandi Charlson, Bryan (Anne) Charlson, Kenny (Crystal) Wiese and Bob Wiese; nine great grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; along with many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth; parents; two sisters, Viola Pfannkuch and Leona Dreessen; one brother, Raymond Kock; two sons-in-law, Fred Welder and Robert Bush; and granddaughter, Teresa Welder.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family for a future designation.