DELAWARE — Virginia Margaret Wuertz, 97, of Delaware, formerly of Marysville, died early Tuesday morning, March 23rd at Willow Brook Retirement Community with her loving family by her side.
Before moving to Delaware in 2012, she resided near Watkins on the family farm for 62 years. She was a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church, where she also served as the Trinity Lutheran School Librarian and on the Trinity Altar Guild. She also volunteered at the Windsor Senior Center, and enjoyed playing cards with the ladies at Willow Brook.
Virginia was well known for her loving and caring ways along with her contagious smile. She loved her family, spending as much time as she could with her grandchildren and great grandchildren, watching them play sports, show their calves at the fair, and watching them work on the family farm. Virginia will be remembered by her family as a woman of great faith in the Lord. She was an amazing mother, grandmother and GG, and a friend to all.
Virginia was born June 28, 1923 in Columbus to the late John and Norma Moesta Neff. She married LeeRoy Wuertz October 8, 1950. He preceded her in death May 1981. She was also preceded in death by a brother John (Gladys) Neff, and numerous brothers-in-law and sisters-in law.
She is survived by her daughters, Joanne (Gary) Rausch of Marysville and Susan (Doug) Baxter of Dublin; 4 grandchildren Lucas (Brandi) Rausch, Lauren (Arran) Schultz, Beth Rausch and Taylor Baxter; 4 great grandchildren Carter & Brody Schultz, Wyatt & Drew Rausch; a sister-in-law Mary Beekman of Centerburg; her childhood best friend, Florine Schaff of Upper Arlington; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at the Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Elizabeth Clothier officiating. Burial will follow at Oakdale Cemetery next to her husband. Friends may call one hour prior to service time, beginning at 10 a.m., at the church. COVID protocols will be practiced at the church.
In Virginia's memory, contributions may be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church and/or School, Windsor Senior Center, or Capital City Hospice in care of Ingram Funeral Home, who is handling arrangements. Contribution cards will be available at the church.
Condolences and memories may be expressed to the family at ingramfuneralservice.com.
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Doris Lunsford
March 25, 2021
My sympathies to the families of this sweet beautiful lady. I met Ginny through my wonderful friend Florine . I can see this sweetheart walking the halls of Willow Brook checking on the people . They all knew her by name , even a blind man called her by name he recognized her voice . Such a caring lady . May God hold you in his loving arms , give you the comfort that only he can during this heartfelt loss . It was truly my honor to get to know sweet Ginny .
With love
Doris
Doris Lunsford
March 25, 2021
My sympathies to the families of this sweet beautiful lady. I met Ginny through my wonderful friend Florine . I can see this sweetheart walking the halls of Willow Brook checking on the people . They all knew her by name , even a blind man called her by name he recognized her voice . Such a caring lady . May God hold you in his loving arms , give you the comfort that only he can during this heartfelt loss . It was truly my honor to get to know sweet Ginny .
With love
Doris
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