June 29, 2015 at 5:05 p.m.
Wilma Steigerwaldt
Wilma Steigerwaldt
Wilma was born June 3, 1924 in Johnson-ville, Tenn. the 11th child of Marcus and Lurittie Reed. She was a 1942 graduate from Central High School in Knoxville, Tenn. While working as a clerk during World War II in Washington D.C. for the Federal Housing Administration, she met Ed Steigerwaldt at a dance in Fort Belvoir, Va. They were married on Nov. 23, 1944 at Christ Lutheran Church in Washington, D.C. In 1947, Ed and Wilma moved to Tomahawk where they would start their family. Together, they had four sons. Wilma was a proud homemaker and enjoyed bringing up her family on Lake Clara. She was a member of St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church in Tomahawk. Her deepest values are rooted in knowing God and Jesus Christ. Wilma volunteered for the St. Paul's Ladies Aid and the Tomahawk Historical Society.
Wilma is survived by four sons, Ed (Mary Lee) Steigerwaldt of Tomahawk, Bob (Karen) Steigerwaldt of Tomahawk, Bill (Sandy) Steigerwaldt of Tomahawk and John (Shari) Steigerwaldt of Cotapaxi, Colo.; seven grandchildren: Lee (Todd Frederickson) Steigerwaldt, Julie (James Marbas) Steigerwaldt, Laura (Casey Marlak) Steigerwaldt, Marcus (Haley Heikkinen) Steigerwaldt, Tim (Ashley) Steigerwaldt, Jon Steigerwaldt and Kathy Steigerwaldt; three great-grandchildren, Jenny, Edward and Greta. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Edward F. Steigerwaldt and grandson, William Robert Steigerwaldt.
The funeral service for Wilma Steigerwaldt will take place at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 2, 2015 at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church. Pastor Mark Schoenherr will officiate. Friends may call on the family at the Krueger Family Funeral Home Wednesday, July 1 from 4 to 7 p.m. and again on at the church on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11. Burial will take place in Greenwood Cemetery.
Memorials are appreciated to St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church.
Krueger Family Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. You may view the obituary and leave online condolences at www.kruegerfamilyfuneral.com.
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