Wilma K. Wiewel

Wilma Kathleen Wiewel, age 91, of Quincy, died on Monday, October 28, 2019 in her home. She was born on February 21, 1928 in Quincy, the daughter of Harry R. and Rose Ann (Goodwin) Terstegge. She married Walter F. Wiewel on October 12, 1943 in St. Brigid Church in Liberty, Illinois. He preceded her in death on October 16, 1994.

Wilma was a homemaker who enjoyed quilting, crocheting, flowers and tending to her garden. Wilma was very active at St. Brigid Catholic Church where she was involved with the Alter Society and enjoyed volunteering for many years with the Ladies of Charity. Wilma was also a member of Adams County Home Extension for over 50 years where she served as County President. She taught home schooled girls home economics. She was a member of the Elks and the Eagles Auxiliary where she served as secretary.

Wilma is survived by her four children; Robert (Diane) Wiewel of Moline, IL, Theresa (Harley) Baugher of Barry, IL, Kathleen (Leon) Lentz of Liberty, IL and Fred (Donna) Wiewel of LaGrange, MO; four siblings, Betty Wiewel, Harry Terstegge Jr., Floyd T. (Janet) Terstegge and Rosemary (Raymond) Peters all of Quincy;
sixteen grandchildren, numerous great and great-great children and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews also survive.

Wilma was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a brother-in-law, Virgil Wiewel; a sister-in-law, Letha Sargent and two grandsons, Adam and Edmund Baugher.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 4, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home and a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. in the Church of St. Peter with Fr. Aaron Kuhn officiating. Interment in St. Brigid Cemetery, Liberty, IL. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to St. Brigid Cemetery or St. Peter School.

2 Comments

  1. Wilma K. Wiewel on November 16, 2022 at 2:39 pm

    So sorry for your loss.

  2. Wilma K. Wiewel on November 16, 2022 at 2:39 pm

    Terstegge family, I am so sorry for your loss. Wilma was a special, caring fun lady. When I was told she passed, I cried. I am so glad I got to meet her. Although I know that no words can ease the loss you feel, just know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

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