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Wilma Zehr Obituary
February 2, 1929 - February 22, 2025
Wilma J. Zehr, 96, of Gridley, IL passed away on February 22 at Fairview Haven in Fairbury, IL.
Wilma was born on February 2, 1929 in Wolcott, IN, the daughter of Edward and Ida Furrer Nussbaum. She married Paul Zehr on December 13, 1952 in Bloomington. He died on June 27, 2010.
Surviving are two sons: David (Vicki) Zehr and Eric (Mindy) Zehr both of Gridley; five grandchildren, Matthew (Elisa) Zehr, Kelsey (Christopher) Stoller; Joshua (Taylor) Zehr, Caleb (Minnie) Zehr and Allison Zehr; and 7 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son, Jon, and her sister, Pauline Roth.
Wilma was a surgical nurse for many years at Mennonite, St. James and BroMenn Hospitals. She maintained a life-long love of nursing - attending her 74th Mennonite School of Nursing class reunion last spring with her niece, Ann.
She was a member of the Gridley Apostolic Christian Church in Gridley where funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 26 at 10:30 a.m. Visitation will start at 9 a.m. before the services. Burial will be at the Gridley Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Apostolic Christian LifePoints in Morton.
Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home of El Paso is assisting family with arrangements. Condolences and tributes can be sent to family at www.ruestmanharrisfuneralhome.com.
Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home
40 W. Main St., El Paso, IL 61738
309-527-4000
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Ellen Donovan
February 26, 2025
Worked with Wilma . She was beautiful person with a huge heart. She will be missed
steve weave
February 25, 2025
Dave and Eric, Shelley and I send our deep sympathy. Paul and Wilma were so very dear to us and very special people. Our times together were memorable. Our prayers are with you!
Jeanette Douglass
February 25, 2025
So sorry to learn of Wilma's passing. Our sympathy to all of her family whom she loved and cherished over these many years of her life.
Jeanette and Sam Douglass
Mary McSherry
February 25, 2025
I had the great pleasure of working with Wilma in the operating rooms at Mennonite. She was a very knowledgeable and efficient nurse. She was always so helpful and kind to everyone. I learned so much from her. Wilma was someone everyone should aspire to be like. We are very sorry for your loss.
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