Memorial contributions may be made to The American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Foundation. Fred Wiest was born on March 28, 1918 to John and Hattie Wiest. He served over 4 1/2 years in the Army which he was very proud of. He married Marie Heidebus while on leave February 29, 1943. They had five children: Fred, Jr., Aurelia, Sharron, Mary, Kevin. They had many happy memories together. He had a way of making everyone feel good. He loved to take care of his wife and children. He had a way of making you laugh. After a long five weeks hospital stay, which he was very unhappy about, he left us for a better life with his wife and two children, Sharron and Fred, Jr. on January 31, 2002.