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Howard M. Wiles
1904 - 1985
Howard M. Wiles
Howard M. Wiles, 81, of Colorado Springs died Sunday in a nursing home.
Mr. Wiles had been a research engineer in Waukesha, Wis. he retired in 1974 and
moved to Colorado Springs in 1976.
Funeral services are scheduled at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Sunrise Methodist
Church, 2655 Briargate Blvd. Officiating will be the Rev. Ed Beck. There will be
cremation.
Mr. Wiles was born May 19, 1904 in Klemme, Iowa. He graduated from Iowa State
University with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
Mr. Wiles invented a gasoline engine that measured the octane rating of gas now
used worldwide. His original engine was placed in the Smithsonian Institution in
1981.
Mr. Wiles was a trustee and member of the building committee of Sunrise United
Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Florence; a daughter, Marjorie McCormick; and a
grandson.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Sunrise United Methodist Church
source: Gazette Telegraph (Colorado Springs, CO), 28 Oct 1985, page B2,
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