Gene Allen Wheatley

Gene Allen Wheatley, age 79, of Glenwood, Iowa, passed away at his home on July 5th, 2023. Gene was born on February 17th, 1944. Gene was adopted in 1946 by Leo and Pearl Wheatley from Adair, Iowa where he grew up.

Gene married Genelle on July 17^th, 1965 at the First Christian Church in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Gene was a hard worker; he loved to work and keep busy. Gene worked most of his career as a welder at Katelman Foundry. Gene took pride in his coin collection, artwork, tractors, and fine glassware. He was also a very proud great-grandpa. He was known by many in the community as someone you could count on for a quick-witted one-liner and by neighbors as someone you could call for a helping hand.

Gene is survived by his wife Genelle of 57 years, and his children Gary Wheatley of Fulton, MO., and Gloria Murphy (Robert) of Reno, NV. Three Grandchildren; Kendal Allen (Philicity Sivley), Gayle Mastbergen (Grant), Tim Allen, and two great-grandchildren.

Gene was proceeded in death by his parents, many relatives, and friends.

A luncheon will be held at the Logan Community Center following the service.

In Loving Memory of

Gene Allen Wheatley

Born

February 17, 1944                   Davenport, Iowa

Entered Into Rest

July 5, 2023                               Glenwood, Iowa

Visitation 

5:00p.m~7:00p.m. Friday, July 14, 2023

Logan Memorial Chapel

Logan, Iowa

Funeral Service

11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 15, 2023

Logan Memorial Chapel

Logan, Iowa

Officiating  Pastor Daniel Robbins

Music Selection

“How Great Thou Art”             “In The Garden”

“Old Rugged Cross”

Pall Bearers

Gary Wheatley                             Kendal Allen

Daniel Sargent                                   Tim Allen

Grant Mastbergen                    Robert Murphy

Final Resting Place

Bigler’s Grove Cemetery

Woodbine, Iowa