Betty E. (Terstegge) Wiewel, 97, passed away on February 8, 2023, at Bradford Villa Assisted Living Home in Quincy, IL.  Betty was born on January 2, 1926, in Quincy, IL, to Harry and Rose (Goodwin) Terstegge. She married Virgil Wiewel on June 26, 1943, at St. Francis Catholic Church, who preceded her in death on April 2, 2010.

She was a mother to three children, Jean O’Brien, who preceded her in death on July 6, 2010, Mary Reichert (Kenny) of Liberty, IL, and Paul Wiewel, of Wichita, KS. She is also survived by; six grandchildren, Kelly (O’Brien) Sinnock and her husband, Brandon, of Cedar Rapids, IA, Colleen (O’Brien) Schlipman and her husband, David, of Payson, IL, Kathleen (O’Brien) Pesha and her husband, Frank, of Cottleville, MO, William Reichert and his wife, Sara, of Liberty, IL, Jamie Reichert and his wife, Denise, of Madison, WI, and Austin Wiewel of Wichita, KS; thirteen great-grandchildren, Keagan, Courtney, and Alexa Sinnock, Breana and Phillip Schlipman, Gavin, Skylar, Sadie, and Griffin Pesha, Hope and Evan Reichert, and Ava and Reese Reichert; siblings, Floyd Terstegge and Rosemary (Terstegge) Peters; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her beloved husband, Virgil and daughter, Jean; Betty was also preceded in death by siblings, Wilma (Terstegge) Wiewel and Harry Terstegge II; a son-in-law, Phillip John O’Brien III; and daughter-in-law, Debbie Wiewel.

Over the years, Betty was a great contributor to our community. She served many years as a member of the Ladies of Charity and eventually took on the role of President for this Vincentian ministry serving the poor. She worked countless hours for the American Red Cross, including working blood drives and assisting during the Flood of 1993. She was a proud member of the TOPS  Club (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) weight-loss program for 46 years and an advocate for living a healthy lifestyle.

Betty attended St. Francis Grade School and graduated from Quincy High School in 1943. She attended Blessed Sacrament (formerly St. Mary’s) Catholic Church where she was a member of the women’s ministry. She was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary for the Knights of Columbus Council 583 and retired from Sears, Roebuck, and Co. after working in the catalog department for 20 years.

Betty and Virgil enjoyed camping, taking extended vacations each summer. Over the years, they traveled to the 48 contiguous states, with many return trips to Florida. They would often take their grandchildren on camping adventures and, later in life, they enjoyed spending their winters at Bentsen Grove RV & Mobile Home Resort in Mission, Texas, until 2003. In addition to traveling, they found the greatest joy with one another on the dance floor, often recalling their meeting at the White House Tavern & Dance Hall back in October 1942.

Her Catholic faith was a significant part of Betty’s life. She was a prayer warrior for her family, often praying multiple rosaries per day for the intentions of her loved ones.

The visitation will be at Duker & Haugh Funeral Home in Quincy on Sunday, February 12, from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Funeral services will be Monday, February 13, at 10:00 AM in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home with a Funeral Mass at 10:30 AM in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.  Services will be conducted by Msgr. Mike Kuse. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.  The family graciously extends thanks to the dedicated staff at Bradford Villa who cared for Betty the last seven years of her life and, most especially, to her special care giver, Rhoda Wemhoener.   In lieu of flowers, please send memorials in Betty’s name to the Knights of Columbus Mass for Shut-Ins, Ladies of Charity, or Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.