Edna Wurth

KALIDA -- Edna R. Wurth, 90, of Kalida, passed away at 4:10 a.m. on Friday, January 31, 2025, at her residence. She was born on December 9, 1934, at home in Ft. Jennings, Jennings Twp, to the late Alex J. and Florence M. (Horstman) Wiechart. On April 4, 1956, she married Richard T. Wurth, who preceded her in death on December 5, 1998.

She is survived by ten children: Marge (Robert) Kohls, Terry (Gene) Dickman, Denise (Hans Schwaiger) Wurth, Mark (Tammy Herman) Wurth, Brenda (Ken) Hermiller, Glen (Kelly Brinkman) Wurth, Brian Wurth, Chris (Sandy Ellerbrock) Wurth, Myra (Steve) Fersch and Gina (Miguel Lopez Aguilar) Lopez-Wurth; daughter-in-law, Robin (Maag) Wurth; thirty-one grandchildren: Ryan Kohls, Megan (Chris) Bishop, Nathan (Jackie) Kohls, Jennifer Kohls, Alex Wurth, Sarah (Aaron) Koch, Rodney (Abbie) Dickman, Kristy (Ryan) Krouse, Will (Sarah Donigian) Davis, Celia Schwaiger, Tresa Schwaiger, Anton Schwaiger, Allison Wurth, Kamryn Wurth, Nicole (Eric) Schroeder, Samantha (Dylan) Knueven, Catherine Hermiller, Jacob Hermiller, Alexis (Neil) Gerding, Paige (Michael) Dunn, Abby Wurth, Byron Wurth, Collin Wurth, Conner Wurth, Aden Fersch, Drew Fersch, Brady Fersch, Sophia Fersch, Yessika (Jose) Ferman, Gabriel Lopez-Wurth and Adelina Lopez-Wurth; brother and sister-in-law, Thomas (Ruth) Wurth; sister-in-law, Joyce Wurth; and her beloved four-legged friend, Ringo.

"Grandma Great" was blessed with 20 great-grandchildren (and two on the way) who brought pure joy to her days. She loved visits with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, especially while sitting in her sunroom.

Edna was preceded in death by a son, Richard "Rick" J. Wurth; great-grandson, Xavier Wurth; sister and brother-in-law, Mary Catherine (Henry) Kemper, brother and sister-in-law, Norman (Helen) Wiechart; and in-laws: Joseph (Hollis) Wurth, Marie (Tony) Langhals, Carl (Betty) Wurth, infant Peter Wurth, Emma (Edwin) Hoersten, Mildred (Ben) Ellerbrock, Louis (Mary Ann) Wurth, Robert (Martha) Wurth, Nora (George) Basinger and Eugene Wurth.

Edna was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church, Kalida and Kalida Catholic Ladies of Columbia. Mom fondly remembers her days waitressing at the Black Angus. She was an excellent cook who always had room at the table for "one more". Her first thoughts were often of others. Many nights were spent in her sunroom watching the sun set and praying the rosary.

The family would like to thank everyone who sent a card or stopped by to celebrate Mom's 90th birthday. Mom cherished and appreciated everyone who visited.

Funeral Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at St. Michael Catholic Church, Kalida with Fr. Mark Hoying officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, 2 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday and 9 to 10 a.m. on Wednesday at LOVE-HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Jackson Township.

Memorial donations may be made to Putnam County Homecare and Hospice or Kalida Local School: Principal's Account. Condolences may be expressed at www.lovefuneralhome.com.