Obituary of Michael John Wiedemeier

Michael J. "Mike" Wiedemeier, 37, of rural Iowa City died at his home Thursday, November 17, 2011, of natural causes. A gathering time for family and friends will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, November 21st. at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in Mike's memory. Online condolences may be sent for his family through the web @ www.gayandciha.com. Michael John Wiedemeier was born February 26, 1974, in Iowa City, the son of Jerome and Wanda Wiedemeier. He attended Iowa City Schools, graduating from City High School and then attended the University of Iowa. For years he has worked as a union electrician belonging to IBEW Local 405. He married Lori Hahn on September 25, 2004, here in Iowa City. With this marriage came Lori's love of animals, and Mike has embraced them all, especially getting his first dog, Midnight! Mike has loved the game of golf since childhood, was in the ski club while at the University, cheered on the Iowa Hawkeyes, collected any and all types of sports memorabilia, liked doing carpentry work around the home, but most of all he loved spending time with Lori and their friends. His family includes his wife, Lori; his parents, Jerome and Wanda Wiedemeier of Iowa City; and numerous aunts, uncles, niece, 2 nephews, cousins and good friends!