Virginia M. Koeller

Virginia M. Koeller, age 90, of Potosi, died on Wednesday, February 15, 2012, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home. She was born on January 2, 1922, the daughter of Tony and Veronica (Lyness) Meyer. On  April 21, 1942, Virginia married Harold Koeller at Immaculate Conception Church in Boscobel. Together they farmed, raised five children and ran Koellers Texaco for many years.  Virginia was known for her cooking, baking skills and the many quilts she loved to create. She cooked for many area events and weddings and made potato salad and coleslaw for the annual Catfish Festival for many years. She was an avid sports fan and loved the Potosi Chieftains, Chicago Cubs, and Green Bay Packers.  Virginia received the Friends of Education Award for her loyal support of all activities at the  Potosi School District. She also worked all local elections until her health forced her to quit. Virginia was a lifetime member of St. Thomas Catholic Church. She has been a resident of Orchard Manor Nursing Home for the past eight years. Virginia loved her family and never missed anything her children and grandchildren were involved in.

Survivors include four children: Gary (Sandy) Koeller; Sharon Bierman; David (Phyllis) Koeller and Bonnie (Bruce Wackershauser) Dailey; eight grandchildren: Jeff (Jody) Koeller, Craig (Melissa) Bierman; Stacey (Tony) Wagner; Brad (Suzy) Bierman; Shelly (Ryan) Fecht; Lea (Dave) Montross; Brett (Karen) Koeller; Sarah (Eric) Steiner; thirteen great-grandchildren; three step great-grandchildren; and a sister, Annette (James) Ward.

In addition to her parents, Virginia was preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years, Harold; a son, Dennis; and her step-mother, Violet  Peak.

Funeral services were held on Monday, February 20, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Potosi with Father Richard Leffler officiating. Burial was in St. Thomas  Cemetery, Potosi. Family and friends called on Sunday, February 19, 2012, from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home in Potosi and on Monday from 9:30 a.m. until time of services at the church. In lieu of plants and flowers, a Virginia M. Koeller Memorial Fund has been established.