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B. WILDERMUTH Obituary

B. JOAN "JO" WILDERMUTH, 89, passed away Friday, Sept. 29, 2017 in Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, Ind., she was a daughter of the late J. Marion and Dollie Walborn. Jo was a graduate of North Side High School in 1946. She worked as a receptionist with Lincoln Life Insurance for seven years, Lutheran Hospital for 17 years, and most recently at Trinity English Lutheran Church. She was an active member at Trinity English Lutheran Church where she was involved with the Dorcas Circle and the Church Chancel Choir. Jo was a former member of the Lutheran Choral Society. Surviving are her sons, Mark (Mary Leigh) Wildermuth of Mount Vernon, Ohio and Matt (Marjorie) Wildermuth of Naperville, Ill.; daughter, Kathy Wildermuth of Fort Wayne; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister, Lou Fagan of Bloomington, Ind.; and many nieces and nephews. Jo was also preceded in death by husband, Robert Wildermuth; daughter, Julie Wildermuth-Baker; brother, John Walborn; and sisters, Vivian Regedanz, Sue Merz, and Mary Habig. Service is 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017 at Trinity English Lutheran Church, 450 West Washington St., with calling two hours prior beginning at 11:30 a.m. Burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the Trinity English Lutheran Church Music Fund. To sign the online guestbook visit www.mccombandsons.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Oct. 2, 2017.

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Peggy McDaniel

October 5, 2017

Matt and family,

I always enjoyed eating with your mother during the Advent and Lent soup and sandwich lunches at Trinity English Lutheran Church. She was so much fun to talk to and was very positive and outgoing. You and your family have my deepest sympathies.

October 2, 2017

My prayers and sympathy are sent to the Wildermuth family. Jo was a grand Christian lady. She was proud of her family and loved life. She was a friend when you were on a mountain or if you were down in a valley. She was always there. My grandchildren called her Grandma Jo and she always had a hug for them. God chose another angel for His choir. May all of you find comfort in His grace. She will truly be missed. Pat Murphy and family

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