Viola F. Wahman's Obituary
Viola F. Wahman, age 99 of Oldenburg, died Monday, January 28, 2013 at St. Andrew’s Health Campus. Born December 22, 1913 in Cincinnati, Ohio, she is the daughter of Elizabeth (Nee: Hurst) and Frank Stang. She married Raymond Wahman November 24, 1934 at Holy Family Church in Oldenburg and he preceded her in death June 30, 1991. She was a homemaker and a member of Holy Family Church.Her family indicated mom was a homebody who liked to crochet, do embroidery and spend time on her porch enjoying the birds, dogs and cats in the yard. An avid reader and a devotee of “Days of Our Lives”, Viola also liked playing dominoes. She and Ray raised a large garden and each fall she would can what they grew. According to her kids, mom was a good cook and they fondly remember her homemade jams and jellies along with Sunday Dinners which alternated between her roast beef or fried chicken. She was also known for her delicious homemade soups. And with a green thumb, Viola kept her house filled with flowers. What she truly treasured above all else was spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survived by her daughter Kathleen Jones of Batesville; sons Dave, Robert, Lynn and Tim, all of Oldenburg; 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, she is also preceded in death by sisters Ruth Bornemann, twin sister Vera Stang; brothers William, Melvin and Robert; grandson Patrick and great granddaughter Rebecca.Visitation is Friday, February 1st, from 9-11 a.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services follow at 11:30 a.m. at Holy Family Church with Rev. David Kobak O.F.M. officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family requests memorials to the Holy Family Capital Improvement Fund.
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