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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Virginia Weidner
Virginia
Weidner
Jun 12, 1924 — Jul 28, 2016
Virginia Weidner's Obituary
Former Rochester resident, Mrs. Virginia Ruth Weidner, 92, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 8:10 PM, Thursday,
July 28th
, at Millers Merry Manor of Warsaw.
On
June 12
, 1924, Virginia was born in Fulton County to John Otto and Reathel Lucinda Ailer Alber. Growing up she shared her childhood with a sister, Wilma and brother Charles. With great pride she graduated from Talma High School in 1942.
As high school sweethearts,
Virginia and George Weidner Jr. were married i
n Rochester, on
September 5
, 1942
. Together they shared over 30 years of life's adventures. From their union came a daughter Cinda and a son Garry. Tragically George passed away from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on
August 8
, 1973.
Earlier in her life Virginia was a member of the 1st Brethren Church in Tiosa. Most recently she attended the Riverview Church Community Church near Tippecanoe. For many years Virginia served as an operator with the Rochester Telephone Company.
Annually she and George planted a truck patch garden along with a huge strawberry patch. The bountiful harvest allowed Virginia to can and freeze the produce for winters use. To relax she enjoyed playing euchre with her family. Her favorite eateries were Alejandra's and Ugalde's. Virginia also enjoyed visiting with friends and being a part of the activities at the senior center, where she looked forward to playing Bingo.
Left to cherish Virginia's memory are her daughter, Cinda Swihart and husband Robert of Tippecanoe; daughter-in-law Joanna Weidner of Granger; four grandsons: Jeff Weidner and wife Kelly of Granger, Chris Weidner of Mishawaka, Dennis Plank and wife Tawna of Warsaw, Shane Swihart and wife April of Warsaw; 12 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Garry Weidner, sister Wilma J. Outler, and a brother, Charles L. Alber.
Pastor Rod Ruberg will officiate services.
Interment will be in the Reichter Cemetery, north east of Rochester.
To send flowers or plant a memorial tree in memory, please visit our flower store.
Funeral Services for Virginia Weidner
Visitation
August
1
Monday
Good Family Funeral Home
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Celebration of Life
August
1
Monday
Good Family Funeral Home
Starts at 12:00 pm
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