Wilma Regier

Wilma was born on October 18, 1927, in rural Durham, Kansas at the family home. She is the daughter of Jacob and Pauline (Laufer) Geis. Wilma graduated from Durham High School with the Class of 1945. She then went on to obtain her bachelor’s degree from McPherson College, where she was a History Major. Wilma married Herbert Regier on November 12, 1955, at the Durham Baptist Church. They first resided in rural Marion County, later moving into the town of Marion where they have resided since. In November, they will be married for 69 years. They had a daughter, Karen in 1957 and daughter Gail in 1960. Wilma was a homemaker until the girls were in upper elementary school.  Wilma worked at the Welfare Department & Hallett Construction as their secretary – retiring in 1987.

One of her biggest passions was researching her family history and genealogy. Wilma loved reading and was a very thoughtful person. She would send out letters and cards to family and friends with very meaningful messages, thoughts, and scripture picked out specifically for each individual.  Wilma also taught Sunday School when her children were younger and was a member of the King’s Daughters of the Baptist Church in Marion. She also volunteered for the Red Cross collecting donations in rural Marion County. Wilma had many hobbies she enjoyed throughout her lifetime including studying and sharing her love of history with her children and grandkids, painting, sewing, and collecting any snippet of news or magazine article of interest she thought her loved ones would enjoy and find useful. She enjoyed cooking and baking traditional German family recipes, especially for holidays. Wilma shared Jesus to her family and friends by referencing scripture and generously loving others through all of life’s circumstances. She even shared the plan of salvation to one of her doctors in the ICU.  

Wilma cherished every member of her family, which includes her husband, Herb of Marion, daughters, Karen Reimer of Wichita, KS, Gail Regier of Wichita, KS; 7 grandchildren: Kristina Deighton (Brian) Raymond, NE, Michael Reimer (Chrissy) Park City, KS, Andrew Reimer (Alyssa) Lakin, KS, Joanna Luerman (Jay) Great Bend, KS, Kara Davis (Morgan) Parkville, MO, Nathan Reimer (Jayne) Wichita, KS, Luke Reimer (Chloe) Glenwood, IA & 12 great grandchildren Ryan, Kari, Jonathan & Kaci Deighton, Roman, Barrett &  Olivia Reimer, Magnolia & Elsie Reimer, Lane & Cooper Luerman, & Duke Davis. Sister-in-law, Edith Regier, brother-in-law, Eugene Christiansen, and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Jacob and Pauline, brother Robert Geis, infant baby brother & son-in-law Wes Reimer.

Wilma, at the age of 96, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Marion, Kansas. Funeral Service for Wilma will be held at 10:30 on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at Marion Christian Church. She will be laid to rest at Marion Cemetery. Memorial Contributions in Wilma’s name may be directed to Samaritan’s Purse. Yazel Megli Funeral Home, Marion is serving the family. Please sign her online guestbook and leave a memory of Wilma at www.yazelmeglifh.com.