John Wrieden Obituary John Henry Wrieden, 69, of Keokuk, passed away on February 11, 2017, at his home. John was born June 6, 1947, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Francis and Lois Howell Wrieden. He was united in marriage to Sheldia Hymes on December 10, 1966 at 2nd United Presbyterian Church in Keokuk, Iowa. She survives. He was a lifelong resident of Keokuk. He worked for the City of Keokuk as a Street Department Supervisor. He was a member of Southside Boat Club, Yacht Club, and Elks 106. John loved playing golf and played drums in the Oak Street Band and others. He enjoyed riding his Harley, traveling, camping, fishing and hunting. John really enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, family and friends. John is survived by his wife Sheldia Wrieden of Keokuk, Iowa; two children: Tracy (Ron) Hartis of Keokuk, Iowa, and Jamie (Kirsten) Wrieden of Keokuk, Iowa; grandchildren: Kortnie Corethers; (Andrew Wear) finacee'; Broc Hartis; Brett, Brook Wrieden, and Ron (Bobbi) Hartis, Jr.; one great grandson Urijah Hartis; his brothers and sisters: Butch (Mary) Wrieden, Sharon (Dan) Duncan, Richard (Linda) Wrieden, Patty (Melvin) Sapp, Jake (Carey) Wrieden, Terry Wrieden, Rob (Rhea) Wrieden, Mike (Robin) Wrieden and Chuck (Tracy) Wrieden. He was preceded in death by his parents, his twin sons: Ronald & Donald; two brothers Linnie and Dan. A Celebration of his Life will be held at 11 AM on Friday, February 17, 2017, at DeJong-Greaves Celebration of Life Centers at 917 Blondeau Street in Keokuk, officiating Rev. Dan Davis. Burial will follow at Oakland Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, February 16, 2016 at DeJong-Greaves Celebration of Life Center at 917 Blondeau after 3:00 PM with family meeting friends from 5 to 8 PM. An Elks Memorial Service will be held at 8 PM on Thursday directly following the visitation. Memorials may be made to Elks. Visitation DeJong-Greaves Celebration of Life Center/Blondeau 917 Blondeau Street Keokuk, Iowa 52632 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM Service DeJong-Greaves Celebration of Life Center/Blondeau 917 Blondeau Street Keokuk, Iowa 52632 11:00 AM