"Mary Jo,
I knew Wayne really well. We dated and he was my first prom Date. Loved his family dearly?..
I?m so very sorry to hear of his passing
so late??
Sincerely sympathy,
Mrs. Laurie Hausafus "
In loving memory of
Wayne Blessing
August 10, 1955 - August 17, 2021
Wayne Blessing, 66, of Iowa Falls and formerly of Zearing, Iowa passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 in Zearing, Iowa. A memorial visitation will be held on
Sunday, August 22, 2021 at the Zearing City Park Shelter from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. A memorial service will follow and begin at 3:00 p.m. A private family burial will be
held at a later date.
Wayne was born on August 10, 1955 in Marshalltown, Iowa to Harold and Voleta (Jackson) Blessing. He grew up in Melbourne, Iowa and attended West Marshall,
graduating with the class of 1974. Immediately after school Wayne joined the BAC Local 3 and began his career as a bricklayer. Most small-town main street
buildings and local city signs all around Central Iowa Wayne has either help fix or build. On August 10, 1995 Wayne married Mary "Jo" Campbell and the couple
moved to Zearing. Wayne enjoyed road tripping with Jo, spending time with his family, traveling, antiques, gardening, and working. He was also enjoyed restoring
pioneer cemetery stones. He was an avid fan of racing and Dale Earnhardt was his idol. Other sports teams he liked were the Atlanta Braves and the Las Vegas
(Oakland) Raiders.
Those left to cherish his loving memory are his wife Jo Blessing; children Tashia (Evan Liggins) Blessing, Ian (Hope) Foley, Eric (Elizabeth) Foley, Taine (Rickie)
Blessing, Trae (Jordan) Blessing, and Tori Blessing; grandchildren Skylar, Keenan, Iris, Jackson, Calasta, Olivia, Aiden, Eleanor, Demrie, Korie, Hugo, Bentley, and
Easton; brothers Greg (Laura) Dickel and Allen Blessing; second dad "Rosie" Lavern Williams; many nieces and nephews.
Wayne was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family. Fredregill Funeral & Cremation Care has been entrusted with the care of Wayne and his family.
Tributes
"May the Lord give you comfort as you mourn the loss of your loved one. Thinking of your whole family. Linda & Allan Armbrecht"
"So very sorry to hear about Wayne. I have known him since the 1970's. Always enjoyed visiting with him. Jeff Lanning, Melbourne, IA"
"My sincere condolences for your loss. Please find comfort in knowing that our Heavenly Father has promised we will see loved ones again. Acts 24:15 with heartfelt sympathy. "
"Wayne was one in a million! Great at his work so talented! His quick wit was so fun! I?m sorry for all our loss.."
"https://youtu.be/kmWCAvCRJ1o?t=3"
"I'll never forget the times we spent at Gram and Gramp Blessing's farm; rolling down the hill above their root cellar on our sides. Or the rides on Gramp's tractor. And all those Sunday dinners there with the family. Good memories are what I'm using to help with the sadness of losing you. God Speed, Wayne. Happy your struggles are over."
"Jo, so sorry to hear of Waynes passing, he was such a kind and gentle soul, I always looked forward to visiting with you both when I stopped by, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family."