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Arthur L. "Art" Weiler, 88, of Burlington, died at 1:00 a.m. Sunday, January 6, 2008, at his home. Born Sunday, May 25, 1919, in Burlington, he was the son of Frank Arthur and Ruth C. Virgin Weiler. On December 10, 1941, he married Iola Mae Inghram in Burlington. She died December 22, 1994. Art was treasurer of Midwest Federal Savings and Loan for nine years. He retired as credit manager of Champion Products in Burlington. In retirement he worked nine years as temporary revenue agent for the State of Iowa in the income tax division. In the early 70's he owned the Bed and Bath Store at 513 Jefferson. He was a graduate of Burlington High School and the Burlington College of Commerce. He served 3 ½ years in the U. S. Navy Air Corp as a gunner and mechanic. He was wounded in the invasion of Bougainville Island in the Solomon Island Chain. He received the Purple Heart. He was a member of First United Church of Christ and a member of SS. John & Paul Catholic Church. He was a member and the secretary and past president of the Burlington Noon Lions Club. He was the laison of Lion's eye bank cornea center at the University of Iowa. He was a member of the VFW Post 9162, D.A.V., American Legion Post 52 and the YMCA Keenagers. He was past president of the Des Moines County Heart Association, he served as director of the Des Moines County Cancer Society, 13 years as secretary of the Burlington executives club. He was a former member of the Chamber of Commerce, Elks, Eagles and former senior counselor of United Commercial Travelers Insurance Co. Survivors include one son, Mark N. (Joyce) Weiler of Burlington; two daughters, Susan L. Weiler of Davenport and Wendy K. (Ralph) Evans of Burlington; six grandchildren, Brian (Jessica) Weiler, Eric (Angie) Weiler, Dan Cross, Michala Cross, Karen (Chad) Gall, and Gretchen Weiler; and three great-grandchildren, Shariah Shaw, Daniah Kelley, and Rebecca Gall; and numerous nieces and nephews. Besides his wife he was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers. As per the request of Mr. Weiler, his body has been cremated. There will be no visitation. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the time of the service. The Memorial Service for Mr. Weiler will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 9, 2008, at the First United Church of Christ with Pastor JudyAnn Morse officiating. Full military honors will be rendered by the Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard. Inurnment will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established to SS. John & Paul Catholic Church, First United Church of Christ and the Burlington Noon Lions Club. The family will receive friends from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 9, 2008, at First United Church of Christ. Memorial Service for Mr. Weiler will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 9, 2008, at First United Church of Christ, with interment at Aspen Grove Cemetery