Waunetta M. Wiechman, 92, of Findlay passed away on December 8, 2023, at Blanchard Valley Hospital.
She was born on January 20, 1931, in Bradner, Ohio to the late Ray and Hazel (Schreiber) Evans. Waunetta married Ernest “Bud” Wiechman on June 13, 1948, at St. James Lutheran Church. They were married for 67 years until his death in 2015.
Waunetta worked at RCA/Harris in Findlay for nearly 30 years until her retirement. She was a lifelong member of St. James Lutheran in Bradner, Ohio. She loved camping, having both a permanent camper campsite and later, camping in her RV around Ohio.
One of her biggest hobbies was crocheting. She created many blankets, hats, gloves, and scarves for all her family over the years. Waunetta enjoyed watching the birds at her multiple birdfeeders all around her yard. More than anything, she loved spending time with her family.
Waunetta is survived by her brother Dale (Marlene) Evans of Wayne and sister Sandra Farrell of Frenchburg, KY; her six children: Robert (Rhea) Wiechman of Carey, Karen (James) White of Findlay, Marsha Trimble of Findlay, Gloria (Ron) Casebolt of Lima, Dennis (Pam) Wiechman of Oak Harbor, and Carol Sidle of North Baltimore; 17 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, “Bud”; brothers and sister, George, Martin, James, Donald, Gale, and Imogene Evans; infant daughter Diane; sons-in-law, Jerry Trimble and Larry Sidle; grandchildren, Michele and Timothy Wiechman; and infant great-grandson, TJ Sidle.
Friends will be received from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Barndt Funeral Home in Wayne, Ohio, where a Celebration of Life Service will begin at 12:00 p.m. with Pastor Melanie Haack officiating.
Burial will be at Graham Cemetery near Wayne.
Memorial donations may be made to St. James Lutheran Church or God’s Storehouse Food Pantry.
Online condolences can be sent to Waunetta’s family at www.barndtfuneralhome.org.
