Michael Wanser

Michael Edson, son of B.E. and Dorothy Ann (Froelich) Wanser, was born on March 16, 1949 at Wakefield, Nebraska. He grew up in Holly Springs and Sioux City, Iowa. Michael graduated from Bishop Heelan High School in 1968. He then enlisted in the United States Army and served during the Vietnam War. After his discharge he entered the Army Reserves. On November 23, 1980 he was united in marriage with Cheri Corbin at Elk Point, South Dakota. In 1983 the family moved to Carroll and Michael worked for the Iowa National Guard until 1992. He then received a degree from DMACC in para-accounting. Michael then took a job with the Iowa Workforce Development office in Carroll, retiring in June 2011. Michael was an active member of the Carroll American Legion Post #7 where he served many local, state and national positions and committees. He was also a member of the Carroll V.F.W. and Holy Spirit Parish. Michael enjoyed yard work, gardening, watching Steelers and Huskers Football and NASCAR. Above all, Michael was a family man who enjoyed gathering his family for special events and attending his grandchildren's activities. On November 18, 2011 Michael died at University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha after a battle with liver disease. He was 62 years, 8 months and 2 days of age. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, infant sister Barbara Wanser and father in law Richard Corbin. He is survived by his wife Cheri Wanser of Carroll; children: Jim Wanser and wife Tanya of Manning; Jaci and husband Steve McCurdy Jr. of Peoria, AZ; Donnie Wanser and wife Virginia of Manning and Jason Wanser of Carroll; grandchildren: Jeromie, Mercedes, Brandon, Dakota, Alexis, Aaron, Stephanie, Elizabeth, Dylan, Katelyn and Abby; mother Dorothy and husband Walt Brammer of Panora; father B.E. Wanser and wife Betty of Phoenix, AZ; siblings Cherie and husband Don Halsey of Arryo Gordo, CA; Mary and husband Ron Coleman of Montezuma; Jim Wanser of Kansas City, MO; Tim Wanser of Sioux City, Iowa; Jane and husband Jay Labelle of Sioux City and Bob Wanser of Luck, WI; mother in law Dorothy Corbin of Carroll; sister in law Bobbie and husband Barry Wahlberg of Moville; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Celebrant REV. TIMOTHY A. JOHNSON Lector ELIZABETH STACEY Gift Bearers MERCEDES WANSER KATELYN WANSER Casket Bearers DON PARKS DYLAN BRADLEY ROBBIE TIGGES CLAY GUBBELS JEROMIE WANSER JOHN DERNER Honorary Casket Bearers DAVE REHBEIN BARRY WAHLBERG KEN DANILSON WALLY ROSE Interment with Military Honors AMERICAN LEGION MAURICE DUNN POST #7 MT. OLIVET CEMETERY CARROLL, IOWA