Virginia E. Wilmer

VIRGINIA ELNORA (NISWONGER) WILMER

Virginia Elnora (Niswonger) Wilmer, age 103, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 5, 2022, at Vancrest Health Care Center in New Carlisle, Ohio.  She was born in Germantown, Ohio, on February 19, 1919.  She was preceded in death by her parents Obidiah Worthington Niswonger and Mildred Mae (Peiffer Niswonger) Courtney, her husband Lee M. Wilmer, her brothers Carl (Bud), Robert and William Niswonger, Richard Van Skoyck, and sisters Hattie Young and Wanda Fritz.

Virginia is survived by her family all of Ohio - sons David (Joyce) Wilmer and Barry Wilmer both of Fletcher, daughter Jill (Wayne) Reffner of Hillsboro, six grandchildren - David Jr. (Jenny) Wilmer of Piqua, Dawn Covault of Troy, Lisa (Brian) Roberts of Piqua, Chad (Andrea) Wilmer of Wapakoneta, Wendy Ingle of Troy, and Lonny (Amy) Wilmer of St. Mary’s.

Nineteen great-grandchildren:  Brittney Offenbacher; Tony, Amber (Kyle Macey), Heather and Courtney Wilmer; Justin, Austin and Caleb Covault; Olivia, Marley (Quintan Weiss) and Avery Roberts; Tara Zimmer; Brock (Brooke) Smith; Cody and Brayden Ingle; Emily and Alexis Adkins; and John and Heather Plunkett.

Nineteen great-great grandchildren:  Brayden, Peyton, Layla and Xavier Offenbacher; Anthony, Maci and Olivia Wilmer; Aubrey and Madison Macey; Ayden Wilmer; Keenan Malave; Brantley, Annaleigh, Easton, Raeleeana and Annaleese Covault; Brody and Briella Smith; and Nova Jo Weiss.

On November 6, 1937, Virginia married Marion Leo Wilmer (Lee) in Richmond, Indiana.  They made their home in Dayton for several years and then Huber Heights where their three children were raised.  She was an amazing mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.  Virginia doted on her family and was happiest when family came to visit.  She was always a source of positivity, opinionated on occasion, full of grace and kindness.  We are forever grateful for her life and the memories we share.  She was loved by many and will be truly missed.

During her life Virginia belonged to numerous organizations:  Fraternal Order of Eagles, Dayton Senior Citizens Center, Kettering Recreation Center, secretary of the Golden Squares Dance Club and Matinee Mainstreamers, to name a few.

Her hobbies and interests included playing euchre and five hundred rummy, fishing, traveling, square and ballroom dancing, quilting, and hosting family gatherings.  On TV she enjoyed watching Wheel of Fortune, the Ohio Lottery, Andy Griffith and Magnum PI.  Definitely not sports!  Her face always smelled like Oil of Olay, her secret to beautiful skin.  Every pocket of her clothing contained a tissue.  Although not an artist, she always doodled on paper and napkins.  Every day her attire was “dressed for church” with her hair fixed and dress shoes on.  Virginia loved children - they brought a smile to her face.  She also loved houseplants, butterflies and animals of all kinds.  She was FUN to be around!

The family would like to thank the staff at Vancrest in New Carlisle for their care and compassion during Virginia’s stay.  If desired memorial contributions may be made to Vancrest Health Care Center, 1885 N. Dayton Lakeview Road, New Carlisle, Ohio, 45344, (Activity Fund).

Visitation will be held at Morton Whetstone funeral home in Vandalia on Monday, December 12th, from 11:00am to 1:00pm with a service to follow at 1pm.  Burial at Memorial Park Cemetery following the service.