ERMA GRACE WILSON
Erma G. Wilson, age 101, a resident of Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, died Sunday, June 18, 2006, at Rivers Bend. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, June 23, 2006, at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, 916 Pine St., Manitowoc. The Rev. Glenn Unke will officiate with burial at Evergreen Cemetery. The former Erma Hargraves was born March 7, 1905, in Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Elijah and Louisa Klemme Hargraves. She was a member of the first graduating class of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, in 1924. On July 27, 1926, Erma was married to Rhinehart Pilger in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death in 1965. On June 14, 1974, Erma was married to John N. Wilson in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on May 7, 1996. In 1943, Erma obtained her certified nursing assistant certificate and became a member of the U.S. Citizens Defense Corps during World War II. She was also an active volunteer for the American Red Cross during the war and was rewarded for her meritorious personal service. She worked for Holy Family Hospital for several years and later continued to volunteer her time at both a local nursing home and delivering meals on wheels. Emma's strong willed independence kept her active throughout her life, to even shooting basketball hoops in her 90's, and her sharp and perceptive memory stayed with her into her 100 years. She was a member of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church. Survivors include one sister-in-law: Mabel Tapp of Hustisford; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by two brothers, three sisters, two brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law. Relatives and friends may call at the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church on Friday at 6 p.m. until the time of service at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations would be appreciated for Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Grade School in Erma's name. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc, is serving the Wilson family. Erma's family would like to thank the staff of Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center for their kind care shown to Erma during her stay there.
Herald Times Reporter, June 2006
Erma G. Wilson, age 101, a resident of Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, died Sunday, June 18, 2006, at Rivers Bend. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, June 23, 2006, at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, 916 Pine St., Manitowoc. The Rev. Glenn Unke will officiate with burial at Evergreen Cemetery. The former Erma Hargraves was born March 7, 1905, in Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Elijah and Louisa Klemme Hargraves. She was a member of the first graduating class of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, in 1924. On July 27, 1926, Erma was married to Rhinehart Pilger in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death in 1965. On June 14, 1974, Erma was married to John N. Wilson in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on May 7, 1996. In 1943, Erma obtained her certified nursing assistant certificate and became a member of the U.S. Citizens Defense Corps during World War II. She was also an active volunteer for the American Red Cross during the war and was rewarded for her meritorious personal service. She worked for Holy Family Hospital for several years and later continued to volunteer her time at both a local nursing home and delivering meals on wheels. Emma's strong willed independence kept her active throughout her life, to even shooting basketball hoops in her 90's, and her sharp and perceptive memory stayed with her into her 100 years. She was a member of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church. Survivors include one sister-in-law: Mabel Tapp of Hustisford; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by two brothers, three sisters, two brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law. Relatives and friends may call at the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church on Friday at 6 p.m. until the time of service at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations would be appreciated for Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Grade School in Erma's name. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc, is serving the Wilson family. Erma's family would like to thank the staff of Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center for their kind care shown to Erma during her stay there.
Herald Times Reporter, June 2006
ERMA GRACE WILSON
Erma G. Wilson, age 101, a resident of Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, died Sunday, June 18, 2006, at Rivers Bend. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, June 23, 2006, at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, 916 Pine St., Manitowoc. The Rev. Glenn Unke will officiate with burial at Evergreen Cemetery. The former Erma Hargraves was born March 7, 1905, in Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Elijah and Louisa Klemme Hargraves. She was a member of the first graduating class of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, in 1924. On July 27, 1926, Erma was married to Rhinehart Pilger in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death in 1965. On June 14, 1974, Erma was married to John N. Wilson in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on May 7, 1996. In 1943, Erma obtained her certified nursing assistant certificate and became a member of the U.S. Citizens Defense Corps during World War II. She was also an active volunteer for the American Red Cross during the war and was rewarded for her meritorious personal service. She worked for Holy Family Hospital for several years and later continued to volunteer her time at both a local nursing home and delivering meals on wheels. Emma's strong willed independence kept her active throughout her life, to even shooting basketball hoops in her 90's, and her sharp and perceptive memory stayed with her into her 100 years. She was a member of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church. Survivors include one sister-in-law: Mabel Tapp of Hustisford; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by two brothers, three sisters, two brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law. Relatives and friends may call at the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church on Friday at 6 p.m. until the time of service at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations would be appreciated for Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Grade School in Erma's name. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc, is serving the Wilson family. Erma's family would like to thank the staff of Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center for their kind care shown to Erma during her stay there.
Herald Times Reporter, June 2006
Erma G. Wilson, age 101, a resident of Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, died Sunday, June 18, 2006, at Rivers Bend. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, June 23, 2006, at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, 916 Pine St., Manitowoc. The Rev. Glenn Unke will officiate with burial at Evergreen Cemetery. The former Erma Hargraves was born March 7, 1905, in Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Elijah and Louisa Klemme Hargraves. She was a member of the first graduating class of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, in 1924. On July 27, 1926, Erma was married to Rhinehart Pilger in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death in 1965. On June 14, 1974, Erma was married to John N. Wilson in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on May 7, 1996. In 1943, Erma obtained her certified nursing assistant certificate and became a member of the U.S. Citizens Defense Corps during World War II. She was also an active volunteer for the American Red Cross during the war and was rewarded for her meritorious personal service. She worked for Holy Family Hospital for several years and later continued to volunteer her time at both a local nursing home and delivering meals on wheels. Emma's strong willed independence kept her active throughout her life, to even shooting basketball hoops in her 90's, and her sharp and perceptive memory stayed with her into her 100 years. She was a member of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church. Survivors include one sister-in-law: Mabel Tapp of Hustisford; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by two brothers, three sisters, two brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law. Relatives and friends may call at the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church on Friday at 6 p.m. until the time of service at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations would be appreciated for Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Grade School in Erma's name. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc, is serving the Wilson family. Erma's family would like to thank the staff of Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center for their kind care shown to Erma during her stay there.
Herald Times Reporter, June 2006
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