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Lydia Christina Wacker

Lydia Christina Wacker obituary, Sacramento, CA

Lydia Wacker Obituary

Lydia Christina (Adam) Wacker passed away from natural causes on February 20, 2019 at 101 years old. She is survived by her daughter, Beverly (Grubbs) and sons Wayne and Ruben Jr. She had 9 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 14 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years Ruben and her daughter Barbara. She was born in Burley, ID, then lived in Elk Grove, Florin, Hayward and Lake Tahoe. The was the oldest living former student of Elk Grove HS. She worked as a beautician, Keno Writer, "Rosie the Riveter" at McLellan AFB and owner and manager of apartment buildings with her husband. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran church of Sacramento. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 14 at 2pm at East Lawn at 4300 Folsom Boulevard, Sacramento.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on Mar. 3, 2019.

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Nancy

March 12, 2019

Dear Wacker Family, I cannot tell you how very special Lydia was not only to my mother, Elgean but to me. She played a very important roll during several events in my life. I was so happy to see her in January at her birthday, she will always hold a very special place in my heart!

Gladys Schmidt

March 7, 2019

Beverly and family; May the memories of your mother of a long well lived life comfort you during this time. Love and miss you, Gladys

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