Wilma A. Lenz, 97, of Columbus passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023 at The Meadows of Fall River. Wilma was born on August 17, 1926 in Columbus to William F. and Anna T. (Kietzmann) Selk. She graduated from Rio High School as valedictorian and later graduated from UW-Madison School of Nursing. Wilma practiced asContinue Reading
Wilma A. Lenz, 97, of Columbus passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023 at The Meadows of Fall River.
Wilma was born on August 17, 1926 in Columbus to William F. and Anna T. (Kietzmann) Selk. She graduated from Rio High School as valedictorian and later graduated from UW-Madison School of Nursing. Wilma practiced as an RN for 35 years at the Columbus Community Hospital. On October 9, 1948, Wilma was married to Edward E. Lenz at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church in Columbus. He preceded her in death in 1989. She later married Frederick Raith on February 29, 1992 at Zion Lutheran Church in Columbus.
Wilma was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Columbus where she was a member of the ladies aid for over 50 years. She was a member of the Columbus Hospital Volunteers for over 25 years. Wilma taught fitness classes at the Columbus Senior Center for many years. She valued exercise and reading and enjoyed gardening and flowers. Wilma enjoyed traveling and was able to travel around the U.S. as well as Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.
Wilma is survived by her sons: Gerald E. “Jerry” (Wanda) Lenz of Sheboygan and Roger E. (Diane) Lenz of Columbus; three stepchildren: Chris (Ray) Byrne of Oregon, WI, Frederick (Cheryl) Raith of Madison, and Peggy (Gary) Lewellyn of Columbus; three grandchildren: Benjamin (Carmen) Lenz of CT, Elizabeth “Elsa” (Scott Kothe) Lenz-Kothe of WA, and David Lenz of Algonquin, IL; seven step-grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; six step-great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her two husbands; son Marvin K. Lenz; twins: James and John in infancy; her brothers: Sturley Selk and Willis in infancy; three sisters: Ada Sneddon, Bernice Schwoch, and Avis Pribbenow; grandson Michael Lenz; and a grandson in infancy.
A visitation will be held at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church in Columbus on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 12 p.m. Rev. Ben Zuberbier will officiate. Interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery in Columbus.
Ken Behnke
left a message on November 3, 2023:
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Cynthia Harland Finke
left a message on October 30, 2023:
My sister Romona Walker worked with Wilma at Columbus Hospital for about as many years as Wilma, I remember Monie talking about Wilma..
Romona's Husband sends his sympathy to all of you as you lose your Mom. Gods Blessings to all of you.
Cynthia Finke
Dianne Patrick
left a message on October 25, 2023:
Roger, You have our sincere sympathy.
John & Sharon Kothe
left a message on October 25, 2023:
We were sorry to hear the news. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all. Sorry we can't be there--take care❣️
Love & hugs, John & Sharon Kothe
Sara Forster
left a message on October 24, 2023:
I met Wilma 15 years ago at Columbus Community Hospital when I began volunteering in the gift shop. After a few years, I had to step away with little kids at home, but we would stop in to visit with her and the other ladies. Then, after a few more years, I started volunteering at the senior center and she was teaching the exercise class (in her 90s!) and she and I would catch up at least once a week. Then later, after her legs bothered her too much to continue the exercise class, we would bump into each other on Thursday mornings at the hair salon every couple of months and exchange Christmas cards.
She was a hard-working, dedicated and caring lady. I’ll miss your kind heart, your endearing smile and your spunky attitude. Until we meet again, Wilma.
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Ken Behnke
left a message on November 3, 2023:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMp0ro_uOps&t=13s
Cynthia Harland Finke
left a message on October 30, 2023:
My sister Romona Walker worked with Wilma at Columbus Hospital for about as many years as Wilma, I remember Monie talking about Wilma..
Romona's Husband sends his sympathy to all of you as you lose your Mom. Gods Blessings to all of you.
Cynthia Finke
Dianne Patrick
left a message on October 25, 2023:
Roger, You have our sincere sympathy.
John & Sharon Kothe
left a message on October 25, 2023:
We were sorry to hear the news. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all. Sorry we can't be there--take care❣️
Love & hugs, John & Sharon Kothe
Sara Forster
left a message on October 24, 2023:
I met Wilma 15 years ago at Columbus Community Hospital when I began volunteering in the gift shop. After a few years, I had to step away with little kids at home, but we would stop in to visit with her and the other ladies. Then, after a few more years, I started volunteering at the senior center and she was teaching the exercise class (in her 90s!) and she and I would catch up at least once a week. Then later, after her legs bothered her too much to continue the exercise class, we would bump into each other on Thursday mornings at the hair salon every couple of months and exchange Christmas cards.
She was a hard-working, dedicated and caring lady. I’ll miss your kind heart, your endearing smile and your spunky attitude. Until we meet again, Wilma.
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