Obituary of Bernard Wiskus

He is survived by 6 sons: William (Eileen) of Guttenberg, Daniel (Linda) of Dyersville, David (Loretta "Mickey") of Epworth, Ronald (Monica)of Luxemburg, Merlin (his special friend Sharon Geers), of Luxemburg; and Alan (Jeannie) of Dubuque, a daughter, Mary Arnold of Luxemburg; a daughter-in-law, Barb Wiskus of Edgewood; 25 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren; 1 brother, Lavern, of Colesburg; 4 sisters-in-law: Hazel Wiskus of Carthage, Miss., Marcella Goedken and Calista Devine, both of Manchester and Mercedes Maiers of Dyersville. Bernard is preceded in death by his wife, Malinda, his son, John, his son-in-law, Loras Arnold, a grandson, Christopher Wiskus, 4 sisters: Theresa Neuhaus, Alvina Pasker Rosella Clemen and Julia Clemen; 4 brothers: Gregor, Raymond, Lawrence, and Clarence Wiskus. Bernard Anton Wiskus was born December 27, 1912, in New Vienna, Iowa the son of Bernard J. and Theresa M. (Schmitz) Wiskus. On September 26, 1939 he married Malinda I. Maiers at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Luxemburg. Together they farmed near Luxemburg their entire careers until moving to Luxemburg in 1974. Bernard lived to farm and would help other area farmers. He served on various area boards and committees. He enjoyed fishing and telling stories, often weaving a joke or two into them. Above all he loved to spend time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Bernard A. Wiskus, 94, of Luxemburg, Iowa died at the Guttenberg Care Center in Guttenberg after an extended illness. Friends may call from 2 - 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at the Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville where a parish scripture service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 18, 2007 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Luxemburg, Iowa with burial in the church cemetery.