Johnie C. Wischmeier, 85, of Burlington, died Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington, surrounded by his family.
Born Sept. 6, 1939, in Burlington, he was the son of John Chris and Augusta Swafford Wischmeier. On March 24, 1963, he married Kay Hoffer.
Johnie worked as a farmer his entire life after graduating high school.
Johnie was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church in Burlington. He served on the Sperry Union Store Board of Directors for years and was on the Mediapolis School Board. As a board member, he had the honor of handing his children their diplomas. Johnie was ornery as sin. He loved to tease, especially those he loved most. He enjoyed having fun and livened up a room when he walked in. He was a hard worker and would do anything for his family. This included helping his grandkids, who he loved dearly, with their 4-H animals.
Survivors include his loving wife of 61 years, Kay Wischmeier of Burlington; daughter, Kimberly (Kirk Delzell) Siegle of Burlington; son, Kevin (Brenda) Wischmeier of Burlington; four grandchildren, Aubrey (Skylar) Poole, Chloe (Bryce) Miller, Katelyn Wischmeier, Hudson Wischmeier; two great-grandchildren, Gatlin Poole, Bellamy Poole and one on the way; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, son-in-law, Mark Siegle and half brothers, Willis Cline and Lloyd Cline.
Visitation will be from noon until 6:00 PM with the family to receive friends from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division Street.
The funeral service for Mr. Wischmeier will be 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, at Messiah Lutheran Church with Pastor DaMisha McFarland-Pollock officiating. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery. A time of food and fellowship will be at the Messiah Lutheran Church Fellowship following the burial.
A memorial has been established to the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House, Messiah Lutheran Church, or the Mediapolis Volunteer Fire Department.
Prugh Funeral Service is in care of the arrangements.