Samuel “Sam” Richard Wiskus – Colesburg

Samuel “Sam” Richard Wiskus, 77, of Colesburg, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at the Guttenberg Municipal Hospital in Guttenberg.

He was born on June 30, 1946, the son of Clarence and LaVota (Elledge) Wiskus. Sam was raised in the area and graduated from Edgewood-Colesburg High School in 1964. Sam married Diane (Funk) Forsythe on October 16, 1999. Over the years Sam worked at John Deere in Dubuque, logged with his brother, Frayne, and at EIP in Earlville. Sam’s favorite pastime were playing cards, gambling, and watching TV.

Survivors include his wife, Diane Wiskus of Colesburg; his three children, Rick Wiskus of Fort Dodge, Lisa Walton of Cedar Rapids, and Gary (Amilia) Wiskus of West Union; his four stepchildren, Ronda (Scott) Schroeder of Greeley, John (Melissa) Forsythe of Greeley, Rose (Pat)
Powers of Manchester, and Derrick (Jennifer) Forsythe of Marion, and many friends.

Sam was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Lavota Wiskus; his brother Frayne Wiskus and his nephew, Frayne Wiskus, Jr.

Leonard-Muller Funeral Home in Edgewood is assisting the family.

Online condolences may be sent to www.leonard-mullerfh.com.

Celebration of Life: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 30, 2023, at the Colesburg Library Community Room.

Inurnment: Hansel Cemetery – rural Garber.