Wilma A. Dixon, 92, of Laramie, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 after a long battle of Alzheimer’s and dementia at Laramie Care Center. She was born July 9, 1926 in Neunstadt, Germany to Karl and Theophile Schilling.
During Wilma’s life in Germany she was forced to serve in World War II at the age of 14, working as a nurse and doing the light signals for the planes of the German Airforce.
After the war Wilma worked in a bakery, and later met then married Charles “Bud” Dixon on March 28, 1958. They moved to the United States in 1961. Together they raised three children. Wilma was primarily a ranchwife and homemaker, putting her children first. She missed her family in Germany tremendously and then eventually received a memorable visit from her sister when she got to come visit Wilma in Laramie in 2001 for three weeks. Wilma was an amazing mother. She enjoyed gardening flowers and loved God, she was an Evangelist.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles “Bud” Dixon; her parents; her brother, Eduard Karl Schilling; her great grandson: and her son-in-law, Richard I. Sopr.
She is survived by her children, Linda Sopr, Charles Edward Dixon Jr, and Jane Powell all of Laramie; her grandchildren, Richard Charles Sopr, Elaine Hartford, Audrea Sullivan, Andrew Sullivan, Grace Cole, and Jake Paintin; her two great grandsons; and her sister, Edith Simek of Germany.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 5, 2018 at Grace Chapel with Pastor Dennis Moore, officiating. Burial will follow at Greenhill Cemetery.
My deepest sympathy for your loss. What seems to be a long life is never long enough where our loved ones are concerned. Our Heavenly Father Jehovah feels the same way. That is why He has promised to swallow up death forever and soon end all our suffering. (Rev. 21:3-5; Isa. 25:8) May His promises be a soothing balm for your grieving hearts.
Linda: I am sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. No doubt this is very difficult for you. I hope that there are some good memories that will help you get thru this sad time. Holly Beumee
So sorry about your mom.. she is now at peace with your dad.. sorry I didn't make it to her service...
I am so sorry about your mom. She is a great lady and mom. My sincere sympathy to you and your family.