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IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Donald Ray

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Wiley

May 30, 1937 — Apr 4, 2025

Obituary

Donald R. Wiley, 87 of Knob Noster, Missouri passed away Friday, April 4, 2025 at Research Hospital in Kansas City, following a massive stroke, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born May 30, 1937 in Corder, Missouri the son of Ernest and Lula (Graham) Wiley.  On October 20, 1962, he married Betty Fuehring, who survives of the home. Don spent many years farming and working various jobs in the area, until he suffered a stroke in 2001, which forced him to retire.  He enjoyed fishing and spending time at the coffee shop, visiting with friends.  He also enjoyed cutting wood, mowing grass and riding his "Gator." Don really enjoyed the next door neighbor's daughter, Amelie, who was his "adopted granddaughter".  He was a member of Mt. Zion Christian Church for over 40 years, until moving to Knob Noster, where his membership was transferred to First Christian Church.

Don and Betty were blessed with three children: Daniel Wiley (Cindy Root) of Centerview, MO; Darrell Wiley of Oak Grove, MO and Barbara Harkness (Waldo) of Knob Noster; sister: Doris Horstman of Wortham, TX; sister-in-law: Lynda Wiley; brother-in-law: Doug Parker; six grandchildren: Jodi Hukriede, Justin Wiley; Jacob Wiley, Dalton Wiley, Anthony Harkness and Craig Harkness; thirteen great grandchildren and nine great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by five brothers and sisters: Betty Moore, Vineta Lisby, Paul Wiley, Alvin Wiley and Joyce Parker.

Under the direction of the family, memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 12th at First Christian Church in Knob Noster. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the church.  There will be a private burial at Mt. Zion Christian Church Cemetery at Dunksburg at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be left to the giver's favorite charity or Family Choice with checks made out to Betty Wiley.

Arrangements entrusted to Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg.

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