Clark Cates "C.C" Wiley
April 21, 1937 ~ November 13, 2022
Clark “C.C.” Cates Wiley, 85, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2022. He was born in Wichita, Kansas on April 21, 1937. He graduated from Wichita North High School in 1955 and Friends University in 1960. He received a master's degree from Wichita State University in 1969.
During high school, he was selected to all-state teams in football and baseball and won the state champion wrestling title. While at Friends University, he was all-conference in football. He moved to Silver Lake, working as a software developer for the State of Kansas in Topeka, and continued to coach wrestling, baseball, and girls’ softball.
C.C. told many stories of racing cars, enjoyed going to car shows, and was active in the Highlander car club, organizing get-togethers for many years. In later years, he could often be found at the Candle Club, enjoying conversations with his many friends.
C.C. was preceded in death by his parents, Harland “Deak” Wiley and Ada Cates Ruse; and his wife, Coleen Atherton-Wiley. He is survived by his daughters, Shannon Willis of Kansas City, MO, Erin (Brian) Thompson of Dover, FL; son, Graham (Karlyne) Wiley of Castle Pines, CO; stepson, Cameron (Shelly) Prichard of Wichita; stepdaughter, Alaina (Robert) Rayel of Plano, TX; grandchildren, Megan Willis-Beikman, Melissa Smith, Anna Kwiecinski, Taylor Wiley, Grace Wiley, Zachary Wiley; and step-grandchildren Hannah Prichard, Zachary Prichard, Corbin Prichard; and five great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at 11:30 am, at Downing & Lahey East Mortuary, 6555 E. Central Ave, Wichita, KS 67206. A memorial has been established with the Wichita North High School Athletic Department, 1437 Rochester, Wichita, KS 67203.
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Clark was a great friend and neighbor for many years. We will always cherish those memories. All our Our sympathy to his family.
Clark was one of the first we met when we moved to the Silver Lake area. Always had a smile on his face. Sincere sympathy to the Wiley kids. Jerry and Sharlee Mason
CC was my stepdad. He wasn’t my real dad but he always treated me like I was his real daughter. He loved my mother Coleen very much and treated her like a queen. He was a wonderful person and I will miss him very much.
Mr. Wiley was my neighbor and I got to know him when he adopted his dog B.C. from our rescue Wichita Animal Action League (WAAL) several years ago. Jackie Stuart and I handled the adoption and really enjoyed spending a little time with C.C. He was a really nice man.
–Diana Rickson (WAAL volunteer)
First met Clark at work in 1972. Became next door neighbors in 1975. We enjoyed watching Eran, Shannon, and Graham grow from young children to young adults.
The Wiley family was a pleasant next door neighbor. Although, occasionally, young Graham took our breath away as he pedaled about on his low-riding HOT WHEELS. Racing must have been in his blood.
Clark will fondly be remembered by the Mike Renfro family. Our condolences to Eran, Shannon, and Graham. God bless you and your families.