Wilma’s Obituary Wilma L. Rehkopf, 93 of Big Rapids, passed away Sunday, March 03, 2019 at Altercare in Big Rapids. She was born January 24, 1926 in Bay City, MI to Albert and Mildred (Locke) Hanson. She married Harvey L. Rehkopf on February 19, 1944 in Bay City. Harvey and Wilma moved to Big Rapids in 1944 where they built a home and raised their family of five children. Wilma devoted her life to her family. She loved babies, always excited to welcome a new grandbaby into the family, often snatching them out of their parents’ arms. Wilma liked to cook, bake, collect recipes, garden, can, sew, read and raise chickens. She could always be found in the kitchen and hosted countless holiday gatherings, cooking every single meal. Wilma was also the office manager for her husband’s construction company. In earlier years, Wilma was a member of the EOW Card Club, Ladies Aide, Extension Club and a Cub Scout leader. Wilma is survived by her children; Joyce Getter of DeWitt, Diane (Terry) Getts of Big Rapids, James Rehkopf of Paris, Hal Rehkopf of Big Rapids and Calvin Rehkopf of Hersey, along with several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family. Wilma was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harvey L. in 2005, daughter-in-law, Dawn Rehkopf in 2017, son-in-law, Richard “Dick” Getter in 2018, three siblings, June Marande, Jack Hanson and Victor Hanson. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 8, 2019 at the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids with Reverend JT Hills officiating. The family will greet friends on Thursday, March 7th from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. A spring burial will be in West Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Wilma’s name to Angels of Action, PO Box 1020, Big Rapids, MI 49307. Share a memory or condolence with the family at www.daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com Read More
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Wilma L Rehkopf January 24 1926 March 03 2019.
Daggett Funeral Home, Inc. – Barryton
Death notice for the town of: Barryton, state: Michigan