"My deepest and heartfelt condolences to the Woline family. Chip will always a very special place in my heart and memories. During our high school years together, Chip was my "acting big brother", someone who I could share anything with. He always had a smile and a very caring and fun nature. Rest In Peace my friend."
In loving memory of
Johnny "Chip" Woline
September 1, 1957 - April 11, 2018
Johnny A. Chip Woline, 60, of Coralville, IA, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away, Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at his residence after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Private family services will be held. Burial will be in Forest Home Cemetery. Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. A memorial has been established for IMPACT, a University of Iowa sponsored mental health care outreach program. Condolences and memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel, P.O. Box 656, Mt. Pleasant, IA. On-line condolences may be directed to www.olsonpowell.com.
Born September 1, 1957, in Mt. Pleasant, IA, Johnny Albert Chip was the son of John Marion and Dorothy Frances (Ensminger) Woline. He received his education through the Mt. Pleasant Community School District.
Known for his pleasant personality, Chip worked at Sirloin Stockade, The Iris Restaurants, and detailed cars at McWhirters Automotive. While in high school, he was active in band, baseball, and wrestling. Chip was an avid swimmer and participated in diving competitions. He enjoyed riding dirt bikes.
Chip is survived by his mother, Dorothy Woline of Mt. Pleasant, IA; three sisters, Lynda (Craig) Woline Long of Papillion, NE, Julie Woline of Granger, IA, and Joyce (Patrick) Wathen of Mt. Pleasant, IA; two nieces, Tara Long Martin and Katie Wathen Azar; and two nephews, Trevor Long and Daniel Wathen.
Those preceding Chip in death were his father and grandparents.
Tributes
"Deepest sympathy to the Woline family. Chip will always be remembered by his MPHS classmates as kind and friendly soul. "
"For those who did not know Chip, my brother, he was very kind and polite and very generous. He always wished he could give more to those who have helped him and expressed his thanks. You will always be remembered little brother. Julie"
"Sorry your for your loss i went to school with chip"
"Always a friend, always a pleasant attitude. Glad to have went to MPHS with You."
" I HEARD THE VOICE OF JESUS SAYI HEARD THE VOICE OF JESUS SAY,"COME UNTO ME AND REST;LAY DOWN, THOU WEARY ONE, LAY DOWNTHY HEAD UPON MY BREAST."I CAME TO JESUS AS I WAS,WEARY AND WORN AND SAD;I FOUND IN HIM A RESTING PLACE,AND HE HAS MADE ME GLAD.I HEARD THE VOICE OF JESUS SAY,"BEHOLD, I FREELY GIVETHE LIVING WATER; THIRSTY ONE,STOOP DOWN AND DRINK AND LIVE."I CAME TO JESUS, AND I DRANKOF THAT LIFE-GIVING STREAM;MY THIRST WAS QUENCHED, MY SOUL REVIVED,AND NOW I LIVE IN HIM.I HEARD THE VOICE OF JESUS SAY,"I AM THIS DARK WORLD'S LIGHT;LOOK UNTO ME, THY MORN SHALL RISE,AND ALL THY DAY BE BRIGHT."I CAME TO JESUS, AND I FOUNDIN HIM MY STAR, MY SUN;AND IN THAT LIGHT OF LIFE I'LL WALKTILL TRAVELING DAYS ARE DONE.Rev. Russell Branch"
"Chip was my best friend in our teen years. He was into everything swimming, diving, wrestling, martial arts, fishing, motorcycles, the arts, horses & he liked to cruise. He was polite and unselfish and enjoyed laughing. He wil be missed. Rest in peace Chip."
"Chip and I played baseball together way back in the late 1960's. He was second base and I played various infield positions and pitched. His sister Joyce has been married to my brother Pat since Chip and i were still classmates at MPHS. Such a friendly person. Scrappy little ball player too. Great guy to have on your team!! Wish we could play one more game Chipper"