John Joseph Wadle Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John Joseph Wadle of Knoxville, Iowa, who passed away on November 1, 2020, at the age of 80, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Matthias Wadle and Blanche Wadle (Wachter); his former wife Pamela Wadle; his daughter Jacqueline Wadle; his close friend Linda Provenzano; and his siblings, Merrill Wadle and Patricia Reeves.

He is survived by: his former wife Pamela Rodgers; his spouse Karol Hellyer; his children, Kathy, Kevin Wadle (Jennifer) of Knoxville, Katherine Clingman (Chris) of Knoxville, Melinda Jones (Johnny) of Missouri, Pamela Grubb (Terry) of Knoxville and Jeremy Wadle of Missouri; his siblings, Eunice DeLong of Michigan, Ronald Wadle (Carole) of Florida, Melvin Wadle (Carole) of Missouri, Maurice Wadle (Videlle) of Coralville, Mary Steinberg (Rick) of Wisconsin, Eldon Wadle (Gloria) of Virginia, Michelle Wadle (Stephen) of Texas and Barbara McGaughran (Jim) of Florida; and his brother-in-law Chuck Reeves. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren.

Face masks and social distancing are recommended.

A memorial may be given in John's memory to Every Step Hospice of Knoxville or a local charity of the donor's choice.