James R. Wiley

James R. Wiley, age 75, of Huntington, passed at 8:09 p.m. Wednesday (October 5, 2011) at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Jim was born April 10, 1936, in Lancaster Township, Huntington County, the son of I. H. and Mary (Alexander) Wiley. He graduated from Lancaster Township High School in 1954 and Huntington (College) University in 1960. He received a Master of Education from St. Francis University in 1967 and went on to earn a degree in Secondary Administration and Supervision from Ball State University. Jim was a veteran serving with the United States Army 101st Air Borne Division. On September 7, 1958, he was united in marriage to Janet L. McClurg at the Markle Church of Brethren. Jim retired in 1996, after 36 years in education, with the Huntington County Community School Corporation serving as Assistant Principal, Athletic Director and Physical Education Teacher. In his spare time, he coached Junior League, Little League and Pony League Baseball for over 11 years. After retirement, Jim volunteered as an Escort for Lutheran Hospital for 10 years. Jim was a member of The Chapel where he served as an Elder for 6 years. He was a member of the Huntington County Retired Teachers Association and Indiana Retired Teachers Association. Jim was inducted into the Huntington County Sports Hall of Fame and named Outstanding Educator in 1974. His hobbies included golfing and fishing and he loved spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife of 53 years - Janet L. Wiley of Huntington; one son - Philip J. Wiley of Huntington; one daughter - Ann (Steve) Newell of Augusta, Michigan; one brother - Jerry (Alice) Wiley of Huntington; three sisters - Carol Zurcher of Huntington, Nancy Wiley of Fort Wayne and Marilyn (Ken) Pientka of Middleton, Wisconsin; and four grandchildren - Danielle Wiley, Brett Wiley, Katelyn Newell and Kelly Newell. Visitation will be 2 - 8 p.m. Saturday (October 8, 2011) at Bailey-Love Mortuary. Funeral Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday (October 9, 2011) at Bailey-Love Mortuary with one hour of visitation prior to the service. Pastor Rick Hawks will officiate. Burial will be in Lancaster Cemetery, Huntington County. V.F.W. Post #2689 will provide the Military Graveside Rites. Memorial contributions may be made to Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana or Love, INC of Huntington in care of Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN 46750.

James R. Wiley

April 10, 1936 - October 5, 2011