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| Charles August Wiedman March 17, 1922 October 21, 2009 |
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| Comments from friends and relatives May this tribute bring comforting words and pleasant memories during this difficult time. It has been an honor serving your family. Lanman Funeral Home Staff Name = Darrel and Nancy Trantham E-mail = facscience@usd511.net Phone Number = 620-254-7730 Memorial Name = Charles Wiedman Comments = It's been years since Darrel worked with Wiedy, but thought of him brought back smiles. He planned to attend the memorial, but sometimes the boss can't get away. We just wanted you to know we were thinking of you. Name = Tony Sternberger E-mail = nm_buckeye@yahoo.com Memorial Name = Charles Wiedman Comments = I worked for Charles in the late 70's. I learned a lot from him in a short amount of time. He'll be greatly missed. |
| KIOWA-Charles August Wiedman passed away on October 21, 2009. Graveside service will be Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Riverview Cemetery east of Kiowa. Arrangements are by Lanman Funeral Home, Inc. of Kiowa, Kansas. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.lanmanmemorials.com Charles was born to August Charles and Artie Asenith Burkey Wiedman on March 17, 1922 in Guymon, Oklahoma. Charles lived most of his life in Kiowa and those were his happiest days. He went to grade school at the Mulberry Center country school near Kiowa and graduated from Kiowa High School in 1939. After high school he attended college at the College of Emporia and completed a machinest course in Wichita Kansas prior to being drafted into the army. He intended to be a doctor and after being drafted was a medic and surgery tech for the Army’s 103rd division. He was a prisoner or war captured in the battle of the Ardennes, at Selestate France on December 3, 1944. He was freed in May of 1945. Charles returned to Kiowa after the war and worked at many trades during his lifetime. On July 1, 1950 he and Nola Yvonne Scott were united in marriage. He was best known as a welder and machinist and is known for making the major modifications on Speed Movers as well as being known for fixing the unfixable. He also designed and operated a terracing machine and rebuilt many terraces in Barber county. Charles built a number of metal buildings and barns around the Kiowa area. Charles was also known for his love of hunting and fishing and his bird dogs. He did gun repairs and loaded many rifle rounds for friends and family around the area. He was happiest either in a tree stand, in a fishing boat, or telling jokes at the coffee shop. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Bill in 2007. He is survived by his wife, Nola of 59 years; one daughter, Becky Cole and husband, George of Cherokee, Oklahoma; two sisters, Florence Blake of Dallas, Texas and Peggy Wiedman Casper of Omaha, Nebraska, many niece, nephews and friends. Memorials may be made to the Congregational United Church of Christ or the Kiowa Manor through the funeral home |
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