Sylvia Alice Wilm

Sylvia Alice Wilm obituary, Hales Corners, WI

Sylvia Alice Wilm

Sylvia Wilm Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hartson Funeral Home - Hales Corners on Dec. 3, 2024.

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Went home to heaven November 30, 2024 at the age of 93. Sylvia was the youngest of five children born to Hilda and Paul Wilm in New Berlin. She grew up doing chores picking vegetables on her Dad's truck farm. Sylvia worked at Northwestern Mutual for 41 years, most of her time she was a Specialist/SR in the Accounting Division/Securities of the Controllers Department. She was Quarter Century President Club 1981.
Taking trips while working and in retirement, traveling with friends and family all over the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe. Sylvia taught Sunday school at St. Paul's Lutheran Church Muskego, was a Dorcus Society President for many years and also housed student teachers for St. Paul's school for many years. She lead a very full life, she always attended family functions and bowled till she was 89.
Sylvia is survived, by nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, extended family and many friends. Sylvia was sponsor for quite a few godchildren and two very special life long friends in her life, Judy Groat and Ellen Schroeder.
Everyone loved our "Auntie Sylvia" so dearly, she was a wonderful role model to all of us. We rejoice that Auntie got her wish to go to heaven to be reunited with her family and Jesus.
The family wishes to thank Hales Corners Health Center for their excellent hospice care in Sylvia's last days. Also ProHealth Hospice for their care, concern and expertise in Sylvia's care.
The family has suggested memorials in lieu of flowers, these were her favorite charities:
Time of Grace Ministry
P.O. Box 301
Milwaukee, WI 53201
East Fork Lutheran School
4325 Fort Apache Road
White River, AZ 85941
St. Paul's Lutheran School
S66W14325 Janesville Road
Muskego, WI 53150

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Russel Faber

December 4, 2024

I have very fond memories of going to a small church like carnival and playing the fishing game. Thanks for these great memories Auntie Sylvia.

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