Wanda L. Wuest

Wanda Louise Wuest, age 80, previously of Hamilton, Ohio peacefully passed away on September 1, 2023 in The Villages, Florida. Wanda was born on November 10, 1942 to Solomon and Lucille Perkins at home on Winter Avenue in Indianapolis, Indiana. After Wanda graduated from Arsenal Tech High School she attended Ball State University. She taught school at Saint Teresa of the Little Flowers in Indianapolis before moving to Ohio. In 1971 Wanda met Kenneth Wuest. They were married on January 29, 1972. Wanda and Ken were married for 51 years and raised four children. Wanda was a realtor for West Shell and later a trust manager for Second National Bank. Upon retiring Wanda and Ken spent the last 20 years living in the Villages, Florida. Wanda was very artistic and creative. She loved drawing and singing, and was in a womens choral group in her twenties. She loved dancing; even in grocery store aisles. Wanda enjoyed collecting antiques. She was a member of St. Peter in Chains Catholic Church before moving to Florida. While a member of St. Peter’s she created the Giving Tree program for families during the Christmas season. Wanda is survived by her loving husband Kenneth, their three daughters, their spouses, seven grandchildren, and one great grandchild. They include their daughter Angie Marcum (Mike), granddaughters Marissa Snell (Cody) and Hannah Marcum, great grand daughter Mazzie Snell; daughter Kim Keil (Chad), grandchildren Olen Keil, Lyla Keil, and Slade Keil; daughter Kristi Daiker (Matt), and grandchildren Madelynn Daiker and Thomas Daiker. Wanda was a sister to three brothers and one sister. She leaves behind her youngest brother Jeffery Perkins (Sally). She, also, leaves behind several sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, and grands. Wanda was preceded in death by her son Kenneth Wuest, brothers Solomon Jr and Larry Perkins, sister Gertrude Cochran, best friend Sue Green, and parents Solomon and Lucille Perkins. A celebration of life Mass will be held 10:00am Monday, October 16, 2023 at St Julie Billiart Catholic Church, 224 Dayton Street, Hamilton 45011. Interment of ashes will be in St Stephen cemetery. Online condolences are available at www.weigelfuneralhome.com

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Wanda L. Wuest

November 10, 1942 - September 1, 2023