MARION WISSLER, 88, of Windsor Heights, a Lewis native, died September 17, 2024 at Kavanagh House in Des Moines.  Graveside services for MARION WISSLER will be held on Monday, September 23, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Oakwood Cemetery in Lewis.  Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway is assisting the family.

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Memorial visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Pkwy in West Des Moines Iowa.

The family requests memorials be sent to the Hitchcock House in Lewis. Marion was extremely proud of the role that his great-grandfather, Henry Wissler, played in the Underground Railroad, working with other abolitionists in southwest Iowa. Henry was a station agent/conductor who helped freedom seekers find their way to safety, and the Hitchcock House keeps this important history alive.  Donations can be sent to: Hitchcock Advisory Board, 63788 567th Lane, Lewis, IA 51544.

MARION WISSLER is survived by:

Sons:  Mike (Sara) Wissler and Steve (Cindy) Wissler of Ankeny

4 Grandchildren