Kieckhaefer, Wayne Otto

He was preceded in death by his parents, and one son, Scott.

Wayne was born Nov. 5, 1926, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Otto and Cecille (Kennedy) Kieckhaefer. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in the Pacific Theater during World War II and the Korean conflict. He met Jewel Morse while attending the University of Dubuque, following his graduation; they were married on July 1, 1950 in Elmwood Park, Ill. Following his discharge from the Army, Wayne worked for Collins Radio. He then went on to work for Abbott Laboratories, retiring in 1983. Wayne was a member of the American Legion Post #298 of Marion for 66 years. He was an avid golfer, belonging to both Elmcrest and Fawn Creek Country Clubs. Wayne enjoyed spoiling his wife, traveling and crossword puzzles.

Memorials may be directed to either Cedar Valley Humane Society at 7411 Mount Vernon Rd. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403; or the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation at 1026 A Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402; in Wayne's memory.

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