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Shirley Wiedmeier Obituary
Augusta, GA—Entered into rest on Thursday, August 15, 2019, Mrs. Shirley Wiedmeier, 84, wife of Vernon Thomas Wiedmeier.
Born in Mandan, ND, she was raised in Sterling, ND and graduated from Bismarck High School in 1953. She attended Valley City Teachers College, where she met her husband. She graduated from Minot Teachers College in 1955. She taught in a one room schoolhouse in Prosper, ND. Shirley was a member of the Church of the Most Holy Trinity in Augusta, GA, where she was instrumental in founding the Catholic education program (CCD) in 1972. She owned the Madonna Shop, a Catholic bookstore in downtown Augusta for many years. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and will be dearly missed by her family and friends.
Shirley is survived by her husband of 62 years, V. Tom Wiedmeier, and four children: Karen Wiedmeier, Tom Wiedmeier (Kelly), Diane Wiedmeier, Cheryl Weinand (Scott). She has six grandchildren: Ryan Weinand, Nicholas Weinand, Benjamin Weinand, Leslie Anne Wiedmeier, Thomas Wiedmeier, and Laura Wiedmeier. She is also survived by her siblings: Neal Lloyd Funston (Pat), Marie Saunders (Dale), Clifton Funston (Clara), David Funston (Bonnie), and Stanley Funston, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Gertrude and Neal Funston,, a brother, Merle Funston, and a sister, Jeanne Schossow.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at 11:00 am in the chapel of Thomas Poteet and Son on Davis Road. Fr. Mark Ross will officiate. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am until the time of the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice 153 Davis Road, Augusta, GA 30907.
Thomas Poteet and Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Road, Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guest book at www.thomaspoteet.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Shirley Wiedmeier
Donna Poole Scott
August 12, 2021
2 years already. Your always in our thoughts and prayers. Never forgotten, you were such an inspiration to our family. Gone to soon, but this year you have been reunited with Tommy. Continue to watch over your family as I'm sure they still need your strength.
Donna Poole Scott
August 12, 2020
Hard to believe it has been a year. Our thoughts and continued prayers are with the Wiedmeier family.
Jeanette Poole Parkman
August 19, 2019
Shirley will be greatly missed but her warmth, kindness and gentle spirit will always be remembered. The Wiedmeier's were my wonderful neighbors for 25 years. When my son fractured his leg in 2 places; was in a cast & on crutches; he was unable to get on/off school bus for months. To keep me from leaving my job downtown, driving to W. Augusta to pick him up @ school & take him home and then go back to work, she decided this was too much for me to handle and she took on the task herself! What a blessing from a good neighbor!
Shirley was blessed with a wonderful family and I pray the loving memories that you will forever hold in your heart will bring you peace, comfort and strength. May the comfort of God help you thru this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Augusta Utilities
August 19, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Wiedmeier family during this difficult time of loss. . . with love, the Augusta Utilities Family
Donna Poole Scott
August 18, 2019
Mr. Wiedmeier, Karen, Tom, Diane & Cheryl,
My thoughts are prayers are with you. I have very fond memories of your Mom, as we were growing up in Jamestown. She was a great inspiration, a fabulous cook, always positive. I have thought of your parents often, just today as I road down Breckman Road. I glanced over seeing the house knowing what a wonderful family lived there. Allowing us as kids to be part of their life. Hold on to your memories, as they were awesome.
Patricia & Stan Horne
August 17, 2019
Diane and family,
We are so very sorry to hear of your mother's passing. What a remarkable woman; she lead a fulfilling life. You are all in our hearts and prayers.
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Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors - Augusta214 Davis Road, Augusta, GA 30907
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Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors - Augusta214 Davis Road, Augusta, GA 30907
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