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Monday, April 18, 2022
Wayne Meade
City: Holbrook
Funeral Date
10:30 a.m., Tuesday, 4/19, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Williamsburg
Funeral Home
Powell Funeral Homes
Monday, April 18, 2022
Wayne Meade
WAYNE MEADE
Holbrook
Wayne Meade was born April 1, 1929, in Holbrook, Iowa, the son of William and Margaret (Ruth) Meade. He attended school in Holbrook and Parnell. Wayne served in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953 during the Korean War. Wayne was united in marriage to Aileen Veronica Burke on June 4, 1955, in Walker, Iowa. They lived and farmed near Holbrook. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and past president of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed watching the Iowa Hawkeye's, volunteering at the VA Hospital in Iowa City and attending his children and grandchildren's activities. Wayne passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at Briarwood Healthcare Center in Iowa City, at the age of 93 years.
He is survived by his children, Pat (Mary Jane) Meade of Bettendorf, Shelley (Phil) Bishop of Solon, Denny Meade of Parnell, Tim Meade of Parnell, John (Carol) Meade of Newhall, Steve (Carman) Meade of Olathe, Kan., Matt (Courtni) Meade of Lee's Summit, Mo., and Joe (Carrie) Meade of Parnell; 20 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a sister, Marge Sauter of Williamsburg; and two sisters-in-law, Shirley Meade of Holbrook and Marlene Meade Williamsburg.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Aileen; a daughter, Susan in infancy; three sisters, Ann Cypra, Helen Meade and Geraldine Meade; and four brothers, William, John, Vernon and Don Meade.
A Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 19, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Williamsburg. Burial will be at St. Michael's Cemetery in Holbrook. A Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, April 18, at Powell Funeral Home in Williamsburg. There will be a prayer service at 3:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established for Camp Courageous. Powell Funeral Home Williamsburg is caring for Wayne and his family. Message and tributes may be left at www.powellfuneralhomes.com.