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Vivienne Himmell Obituary

Himmell (Meisel), Vivienne

Vivienne Meisel Himmell, born June 1, 1930 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, died peacefully at home in Voorhees, New Jersey on December 1, 2024 at age 94. Active, vibrant and gregarious, she worked throughout her life to help people and to make the world a better place for those with disabilities.

She received her masters degree from Wright State University and worked as a social worker throughout her career in Ohio for the Montgomery County Board of Developmental Disabilities. In the 1970's, she was instrumental in shutting down the institutions that provided terrible living conditions, relocating the residents into schools, resident homes and workshop programs.

She was an active member of the League of Women Voters for more than 65 years, serving a term as regional director in Dayton, Ohio.

Ms. Himmell is preceded in death by daughter Michelle (d.2017) and husband Roger (d.2021) and is survived by daughters Amy Himmell Lynch and Catherine Aharon (Michael), and grandchildren Max, Emily, Ian and Aidan. She will be missed by the many who knew and loved her.

Donations can be made to autismnj.org in her name.

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Dec. 18, 2024.

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5 Entries

Ann Couch

January 31, 2025

We lived across Harman Terrace from Vivienne and Roger. I have so many fond memories of them both. They were truly wonderful. Listening to Roger play the piano on a warm summer day and laughing with Vivienne at one of our numerous block parties. They certainly made their mark in the world. You are all in our hearts and prayers. Peace.

Rhine McLin

December 21, 2024

She was a community activist for the League. So lively and energetic. She was a well respected and shall be missed. Deepest condolences to her family

Beth Schaeffer

December 19, 2024

Even before becoming active with the Dayton League of Voters, I was aware of Vivienne's activism and commitment to her community and its improvement. She was a true leader, a master at recruiting others to join with her.

Connie Crockett

December 19, 2024

I knew Vivienne through the League of Women Voters in Dayton where she was steadfast and always optimistic. She will be missed!

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Janine K

December 19, 2024

I was so sorry to hear of Vivienne's passing. I knew her thru the League. She never knew a stranger and was one of the first to welcome me into the organization. Please take comfort in knowing she touched a lot of people's lives here in Ohio. She will be missed.

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