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Obituary For Wesley “Wes” Wayne Greve
Wesley “Wes” Wayne Greve, 83, of Ankeny, passed away May 30, 2025, in Des Moines, IA.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Memorial Services of Iowa (4208 N. Ankeny Blvd). A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 5, 2025, also at the funeral home. Burial will be held at Ankeny Memorial Gardens.
Wes was born June 16, 1941, to William and Velma (Weber) Greve in Iowa Falls, IA. He graduated from Fort Dodge Senior High School where he was proud of his accomplishments on the football field.
Wes was active in his children’s interests while they were growing up and coached elementary school wrestling and track. He also played slo-pitch and sang in the Barber Shoppe Chorus.
Wes was a volunteer coach for the Miracle League in Des Moines, IA. He also provided childcare, and was “Papa” to Charlie Breese since her birth. He enjoyed spending time pheasant hunting, golfing, and in his flower garden. He also enjoyed collecting wolves and his home was filled with his collection.
He was known for telling jokes wherever he went and to everyone he met. Spending time with family and friends was most important to him and he was very excited when he recently became a great-grandpa.
Wes is survived by his children, Traci Petersen and Steven Greve; grandchildren, Joshua (Megan) Petersen, Travis (Melissa) Petersen, Nicholas (Sarah) Petersen, and Kama (Cody) Wharton; great-grandchildren, Colin Petersen and Quintin Petersen; brother, Neal (Delores) Greve; long-time companion, Jane Wright; and multiple nieces, nephews, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Keith; sister-in-law, Georgia; and long-time companion, Ailene Webb.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family.
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Dear Family of Wes Greve,
I am so sorry for your loss. Wes lived a life marked by service to others—always ready to lend a hand, organize a gathering, or bring people together with his special touch for celebration. His joy for planning parties and tending to his favorite "Charlie's Garden" were beautiful reflections of his generous and nurturing spirit. I cherish the memories of talking Iowa State University sports with Wes.
Wes leaves behind a legacy of kindness, warmth, and care that touched many lives. May the memories of his laughter, his hospitality, and his love for growing things bring you peace in the days ahead.
With heartfelt sympathy, Kim (Wright) Newton
Wes was such a caring man. He took great care of Charlie, which he concerned family as well as her mother. He loved throwing party's. Any occasion, game day, graduation, birthdays anything. Wes will be greatly missed.
