Wilma "Chris" Widman

Wilma "Chris" Widman, age 93, of Storm Lake, Iowa died Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at the Good Samaritan Society in Newell. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 26, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. Burial will follow in the Storm Lake Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. Wilma Christina Miller was born October 18, 1924 in Pilger, Nebraska, the daughter of George William and Margaret Ellen (Masters) Miller. Chris attended Pilger High School, graduating in 1942. On November 1, 1942, Chris was united in marriage to Fredrick Bade in Stanton, Nebraska. Together they were blessed with nine children: Margaret Mary, Christina, Joy, John, Gloria, James, Andrew, Charles, and Frank. After Fred’s passing, Chris married Gerald Widman on February 5, 1983 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Storm Lake. Chris was a very faithful woman. While married to Gerald, she attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church, where she participated in the St. Mary’s Caritas Choir. The past few years of her life, she attended Bethel Baptist Church in Newell. In her younger years, Chris was a Den mother for the cub scouts. Her children have many memories “leg wrestling” their mother. Chris enjoyed photography, caring for her cats, feeding the birds, and singing all genres of music. She loved being outdoors tending to her garden and flowers. She was also an avid sports fan, cheering on the St. Louis Cardinals and watching Iowa basketball. Most of all, Chris loved her family. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Those left to cherish her memory include her children: Christina (Gaylen) Roskens of Sanborn, Iowa; Joy (Richard) Waggoner of Newell, Iowa; John (Marcia) Bade of Boone, Iowa; Gloria Bade of Sioux City, Iowa; James Bade of Denver, Colorado; Charles (Julie) Bade of Aurora, Colorado; Frank Bade of Newell, Iowa; 14 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren; sister, Ellen Conrad of San Diego, California; Gerald’s family: Rick Widman, Mary Ann (Randy) Johnson, Jean (Scott) Miksch, Karen Widman and their families; extended family and friends. Chris was preceded in death by her parents; husbands; daughter, Margaret Mary Bade; son, Andrew Bade; brothers: George, Robert Wayne, and Ralph Lee; and sister, Margaret Miller.

Wilma "Chris" Widman

October 18, 1924 - January 23, 2018