Loren M Wakefield

To watch the livestream of the service, please click on the following link https://vimeo.com/491416760 Loren Wakefield, 59, of Waukee, passed away unexpectedly on December 13, 2020. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Friday, December 18, 2020, at Caldwell Parrish - McCalley Chapel in Adel. Burial will follow the service at the Wiscotta Cemetery. Prior to the service, the family will greet family, friends and their guests who will have an opportunity to pay their respects to Loren. Guests in attendance are encouraged to follow all Iowa Department of Public Health guidelines on COVID-19. Live streaming of the service will be available at www.caldwellparrish.com, under Loren’s tribute wall. Loren Monroe Wakefield was born March 1, 1961, in Muscatine, IA. Loren was raised by his parents Jessie and Delbert Wakefield Sr. Loren graduated from the Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School. He furthered his education and received his Master’s Degree. On June 16, 1984 Loren was united in marriage to Teresa Hogan, together this union was blessed by three children, Matthew, Ryan, and Andrea. They raised their children in the Waterloo area until moving to Waukee where Loren and Teresa continued to live. Loren had numerous hobbies and interests. Loren enjoyed reading and applying his mind. He was an avid Hawkeye sports fan and a devoted St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan. Music was a passion of his, he liked every type of music from classic rock to country, he was a thriving drummer. Loren’s unique sense of humor lit up a room and he brought laughter to many. Loren’s big heart for his family and willingness to help anyone will be greatly missed. His memory will continue on in the hearts and minds of his wife, Teresa; son Matthew (Joelle) Wakefield and their children Zander and Jocelyn; daughter Andrea (Mark) Lamb and their children Anthony, Nicholas and Raelynn; sister Anna Marie (Larry) Hill; brothers Bob Wakefield and James Wakefield. As well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members. He is preceded in death by his son Ryan; parents Delbert and Jessie Wakefield Sr.; brothers Delbert Wakefield Jr, and John Wakefield. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to The National Federation of the Blind of Iowa at P.O. Box 93071, Des Moines, IA 50393 or https://nfbi.org/contribution-opportunities/online-donations. Online condolences may be left at www.caldwellparrish.com.