Wesley Hiebert
1951 - 2019
Obituary
Wesley Wayne Hiebert, 68, of Newton,
passed away Sunday (July 21, 2019) at Salem Home in Hillsboro. Wesley
was born March 18, 1951, in Kingman, to Willie and Betty (Robinson)
Hiebert.
The family moved to Newton when Wesley
was younger and he attended and graduated from Newton High School. On
April 12, 1975, he married Christine Ann Silhan in Pilson.
Wesley worked at several different
manufacturing jobs over the years. such as Phillips Industries, AGCO,
Chandler (in Halstead), Boeing and Excel, as well as being a stocker
at Dillon's.
Most recently, since his health
declined, Wesley worked as a greeter at Wal-Mart, where he was known
as the "Gentle Giant." When he wasn't there, children would
ask where the "big guy with the big voice is."
When he wasn't working, Wesley enjoyed
puzzles, woodworking, remodeling the house and drawing designs of his
dream home.
Wesley was preceded in death by his
parents; and a sister, Donna Hiebert.
He is survived by his wife, Christine;
sons, Daniel (Lisa) Hiebert of Eureka and Mike Hiebert of Newton;
daughter, Alice Hiebert of Wichita; brother, Tim Hiebert of Burns;
and grandchildren: Sierria, Travis, Kerlen and Mason.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 9
p.m. Thursday (July 25, 2019) at Petersen Funeral Home Chapel, with
family present from 6 to 8 p.m. Graveside services will be held at
10:30 a.m. Friday (July 26, 2019) at Restlawn Garden of Memories on
Highway 50, west of Newton.
Family suggests memorials to Caring
Hands Humane Society and may be sent in care of Petersen Funeral
Home. www.petersenfamilyfuneralhome.com.
