Wilma Sellin
Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On November 11, 2020 @ 12:26 pm In 2020,Obituaries,Uncategorized | 4 Comments
Wilma Emily Sellin, age 92, of Prior Lake, passed peacefully on Monday, November 9, 2020, at McKenna Crossing, in Prior Lake. A private family celebration of life will be held on November 12, 2020.
On March 10, 1928, Riverdale, IL, Wilma graced this world as the eldest daughter of Henry and Emily (nee Pretzer) Wiegel. Intelligent, caring and outgoing, Wilma was active in school, church and community in the tradition of her Volga German Lutheran heritage.
She married Robert (Bob) Sellin on August 2, 1947 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Dolton, Illinois. Both Bob and Wilma’s families were lifetime members of St. Paul’s, creating the shared bond of family and faith that marked their amazing 68 years together until Bob’s death in 2015. Even after moving to Rockford IL in 1970 and later McKenna Crossing in 2009, Wilma dedicated her life to her family, church and her community.
As their family grew to include three daughters and nine grandchildren, Wilma became the matriarch of multi-day family celebrations and vacation adventures including a special trip with each one of the grandchildren to the country of their choice. From houseboat trips to cruises to a special family getaway on Wall Lake, MN, Wilma created family and faith memories for her children and grandchildren that reflected her values of generosity and passion to experience this amazing world.
Three daughters – Sandra Mandell of Chalfont, PA, Candace Petersen (spouse Richard) of Vancouver, WA, and Cynthia Sellin (spouse Bruce Viren) of Prior Lake, MN, mourn her passing but are comforted to know God has reunited her with Bob.
Wilma’s nine grandchildren – Brian Mandell (spouse Kate) of Herndon, VA, David Mandell (spouse Alyssa) of Hampstead, NH, Jennifer Behm (spouse Martin) of Doylestown, PA, Patrick O’Donnell of Boise, ID, Benjamin Petersen (spouse Veronica) of Milwaukie, OR, Markus Petersen (partner Sylvia Moses) of Anchorage, AK, Jackie Viren (spouse Adam Wilson) of Littleton, CO, Laura Viren (spouse Grant Elliott) of Bozeman, MT, and Robert Viren (spouse Caitlin) of Jordan, MN – 16 great grandchildren – sister Esther Nalchajian of Fresno, CA, and sister-in-law Barbara Wiegel of Brodhead, WI and their children – join in the blessings of having known and been part of Wilma’s life.
Wilma was preceded in death by her husband, Bob; brother Richard, brother-in-law Charles, son-in-law Michael, and great granddaughter Emilyanne.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in honor of Wilma to a charity of your choice. Wilma’s family would like to thank the wonderful staff at McKenna Crossing for the excellent care they provided Wilma.
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We will always remember Bob and Wilma fondly from our days at Mt. Olive. They were always cheerful and willing to help with Moses Club lunches and whatever else was needed.
We were sad to see them leave us but happy they were able to make many more happy family memories before their passing. May they both be blessed with peaceful rest. Praying for their family to find comfort and peace.
Sandy, Candy, and Cyndy – so sorry to hear of your mom passing – she is the ‘gold standard’ in my book for class, kindness, faith, and generosity – As neighbors to our Burns Family in Rockford, ‘Mr. and Mrs. Sellin’ had a lifetime positive impact on me; and even my kids know about the stories of your parents’ incredible friendship with my parents and their wonderful contributions, wisdom, and goodness they shared with all of us
My condolences to you and your families.
Our sympathies and prayers go out to the Sellin family. He was a part of our Camcar Retiree Group and Wilma was always supportive.
Recorder, Ann Clark
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I am so sorry to learn of Wilma’s death. We knew them both for many years at Mt Olive Church in Rockford. They both were wonderful friends for years. I miss them both, but they are together now in Heaven. My sympathy to the families.