Vivian Wiest

Vivian W. Wiest, age 99, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2015, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home in Lancaster. She was born on August 20, 1916, in North Lancaster Township, the daughter of William and Florence (Addison) Welsh. Vivian attended the old Badger School not far from the farm where she was raised. In 1937, she was united in marriage to Louis Wiest and lived with Louis and his parents on a farm a few miles west of where she was born. After Louis's parents moved to Lancaster in 1943, she and Louis stayed on the Wiest farm until Louis passed away in 1960. Vivian moved to a home on the corner of Harrison and Hickory streets which was her pride and joy. She loved her garden and flowers, especially the ones between the curb and the sidewalk. After moving to Lancaster, Vivian worked for Dallas Wepking at the jail, at Whitman's restaurant, and at Winskill School. She retired at the age of 75 after caring for senior citizens in their homes. Vivian was a member of St. Clement Catholic Church.

Survivors include her two sons: Richard (Barbara) Wiest, Verona; Jim and his daughter, Shelia, Milwaukee; a step-nephew, Jerry Olin and his family, Platteville; a sister, Winifred Eide, Madison; other relatives and friends.

In addition to her parents and her husband, Vivian was preceded in death by a son, Joe.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, December 19, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Clement Catholic Church in Lancaster with Reverend John Sasse officiating. Burial was in St. Clement Cemetery, Lancaster. Family and friends called on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until time of services at the church. Schwartz Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Lancaster is assisting the family with arrangements.

Many thanks to the wonderful staff at Orchard Manor who gave her such great care and to neighbors, Bill and Lorna Heinzelman, who lived across the street and helped her to stay in her home a few years longer.