Wiltgen, Russell 1960-2013

WILTGEN, JARMAN, TAYLOR

Posted By: Pat K.-Volunteer
Date: 4/30/2015 at 20:52:15

Waukee

Russell J. Wiltgen, 53, of Waukee, Iowa, formerly of Sioux City, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 23, 2013, while in Tempe, Arizona. A Funeral Mass to celebrate his life will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, January 29, 2013, at St. Michael's Catholic Church with Father David A. Hemann as Celebrant. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at www.meyerbroschapels.com.

Russell was born in Sioux City, Iowa, and was an avid golfer as well as a loyal Hawkeye fan. He attended Bishop Heelan High School in Sioux City, and graduated from the University of Iowa with a degree in Actuarial Science. After graduation, he went to work for the Mutual of Omaha Companies. From there, Russ moved to Lincoln, Nebraska and worked for the UNIFI Companies. He currently held the position of Chief Actuary for FBL Financial Group, Inc. of West Des Moines, Iowa.

Russ is survived by his wife of 33 years, Annette (Jarman); sister, Vicki Taylor (Bob); four brothers, Denny (Suzanne), Ed (Mary), Dan (Joanie), and Tony (Henrietta).

Russ was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Phyllis.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the Animal Rescue League of Iowa.

Meyer Brothers Funeral Homes, Sioux City, Iowa 28 Jan 2013