Gloria Wilhelmi
May 18, 1931 ~ September 5, 2013
Gloria Wilhelmi, 82, of Watertown and formerly of Gettysburg, passed away September 5, 2013, at the Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, Watertown.
Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, September 9, 2013 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Gettysburg with Father Jerry Kopel, celebrant. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Visitation was held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Sunday, September 8, 2013 with a 4:00 p.m. wake service, all at the church.
Gloria was born May 18, 1931 to Orman and Pearl (Ritterath) Reynen at her grandmother’s home in Tagus, North Dakota. She grew up in Devils Lake, ND; attending school in Crary, ND, graduating in 1949. She married Rudolph Wilhelmi June 22, 1948 in Crary, ND. After their marriage, they lived at Crary, ND until 1964 when they moved to Nisland, ND. In 1965, they moved to Agar, SD and in 1972 to Gettysburg, SD. While living in Gettysburg, she worked at Miller’s Clothing until 1980. They then moved to Watertown, SD. In 1981, they began managing apartments for BMI of Fargo, ND until 1986 when they moved to Nebraska and then back to Watertown in 1989. They continued to manage the apartments until Rudy passed away in 1992. Gloria then returned to Gettysburg in 1993.
Her Catholic faith was very important to her. She was a faithful member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Altar Society and the American Legion Auxiliary. Making crafts, quilting, and doing puzzles were some of her favorite pastimes. Gloria made all the baptismal garments for the church baptisms. She also had a love for animals, especially her two granddogs, Shadoe and Packer.
Gloria will be remembered as a tough woman with a very warm heart.
Happy to have shared in her life are her children: Karren (Larry) Goebel of Gettysburg, Wayne (Mary) Wilhelmi of Sioux Falls, Ranee (friend, Scott) Maeschen of California, Terry Wilhelmi of Rapid City, Judy (Jerry) Simon of Gettysburg, Kim Johnson of Watertown, Rhonda (friend, Randy) Voss of Watertown, and Curtis (Brenda) Wilhelmi of Watertown; 21 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and one sister, Kay (Bud) Mootz of Bismarck, ND.
She was preceded in death by her husband; one son, Terrance Charles; one sister, Cheryl Kiedrowski; and one brother, Gerald Reynen.
Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg has been entrusted with Gloria’s arrangements.
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So sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies goes out to all of you.
Your mom was such a grand lady — cherish the memories! Prayers with all of you…
My Deepest Sympathy to all of Glorias family. May You Rest In Peace Gloria.
My deepest sympathy to your family on the loss of your mother. I was a dear friend of Terry’s and Judy’s at Northern State College. My sister who lives in South Dakota saw your mother’s funeral announcement in the Argus Leader. I remember visiting the Wilhelmi’s in Gettysburg and remember how kind Gloria was in welcoming me into your home.
I’m so sorry for your loss.
My deepest sympathies on the lost of your mother. I was a dear friend of Judy’s and Terry’s at Northern State College. I remember visiting your home in Gettysburg and Gloria welcoming me with a smile! I was told about the loss of your mother from my sister who lives in South Dakota and saw it in the Argus Leader. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Julie “Jussel” Gunderson
My sympathies go out to you all. Gloria was such a great person and will surely be missed.
Happy birthday Mom. I miss you
Happy birthday. Mom I MISS YOU
I sure missed my birthday call I always get from you.. First birthday without you surely is different Love you and miss you lots
365 days have gone by and I thought about you on every one I love you
Happy Mothers day–I miss you sooooo much……
I love you Mom every day I miss you
Happy Birthday Mom Love you