Wendy O. Wildberger

Wendy Olivia Wildberger, 43, of Washington, passed away on January 1, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. Wendy, daughter of Paul Wildberger and Barbara nee Engemann, was born on February 17, 1980, in Washington. She received her education from Our Lady of Lourdes Grade School, St. Francis Borgia High School, and received an Associates Degree from East Central College.

A Girl Scout for many years, she achieved the Girl Scout Gold Award in high school, their highest honor. Wendy worked at Walmart in Washington for 27 years. She was a dedicated associate. She loved her job and all the people she would see there. Everyone knew "Wendy from Walmart". She was very involved in the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life for many years.  Wendy was able to travel to Alaska, the Grand Canyon, San Diego, Chicago, Boston, Florida and so many more amazing places. She loved spending time with and spoiling her nieces who absolutely adored her and knew her as Aunt BooBoo.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Arthur Engemann and wife Joan, Melvin Wildberger and wife Elvera, and one aunt, Jane Addison.

Among her survivors are her parents, Paul and Barbara Wildberger of Washington; two sisters, Jennifer Young and husband Simon of Harrison, AR and Kristi Dewert and husband Nathan of Union; three nieces, Hannah Dewert, Natalie Dewert, and Jaelynn Young; uncles and aunts, Robert Engemann and wife Gail of Washington, Mary Crawshaw and husband Bill of Washington, Betty Bruckerhoff and husband Dave of Washington, and Vanita Evans of Pacific; other relatives and many friends.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, January 7, 2024 from 2-7 p.m. at Nieburg-Vitt, Miller Funeral Home. A Memorial Mass will begin at 10 a.m. on Monday, January 8, 2024 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church. Memorial donations can be made to Friends of Kids with Cancer.

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