Gene Wiley, 87

Gene Wiley, 87, formerly of Martin City, passed away Friday, May 25, 2012, at his home in Merrill, Wis.

Gene was born in Tomahawk, Wis., on Dec. 17, 1924.

He served honorably in the U.S. Navy in World War II.

After college, he entered the teaching profession and worked in the South Beloit, Ill., school system for 18 years. In 1972, the family moved to Montana where Gene worked as a carpenter and owned and operated the Tamarack Lodge in Martin City. After the death of his wife, EvLynn, he moved to Merrill, where he met and married Sally Weix. He continued working as a carpenter well into his 80s.

Gene is survived by his wife, Sally; his sons, Tom of Columbia Falls, and Tim and wife Kari of Kalispell; grandchildren, Kayla and Vince Taylor of Columbia Falls, and Sam Wiley and Seth Wiley of Whitefish; as well as his stepchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, EvLynn (Wu) Wiley; and his seven siblings.

Memorial services were held Wednesday, May 30, in Merrill.

Donations in Gene's memory may be made to Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services, 520 N. 32nd Ave., Wausau, WI 54401.