Merle Wiese of Eldridge will celebrate his 80th birthday on Dec. 11. The family would like to honor him with a card shower. Cards and well wishes may be sent to: Merle Wiese, PO Box 152, Eldridge, IA 52748. Merle Wiese was born Dec. 11, 1941, in Davenport. He married Dianna Lagrange on Sept. 9, 1967. He is the father of Lisa (Richard) Kimrey of Missouri, Bill (Sara) Wiese of Nebraska, and Tim Wiese of Eldridge. His grandchildren are Joshua (Bethany) and Sara Kimrey; Addylen and Evelyen Wiese; Gunnar, Grace and Galexy Kientopf; and Mason Wiese. He has two great-grandchildren.