Hilda M. Wirtz, age 103, of Brookville, Indiana died Friday April 9, 2021 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana.
Born December 11, 1917 in Franklin County, Indiana she was the daughter of the late Harvey Grimme & Gertrude M. (Ripperger) Grimme Rockwell. On July 28, 1938 she was united in marriage to Howard Wirtz, and he preceded her in death on February 5, 2000.
She was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Brookville, the Daughters of Isabella St. Catherine Circle for over 80 years, as well as the Bernard Hurst Post #77 of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary.
Hilda was retired, having been a hairdresser in Brookville for over 60 years. In her leisure time she enjoyed playing cards with her friends.
Survivors include a nephew, Harvey Grimme of Richmond, Indiana.
In addition to her parents and husband Howard, she was preceded in death by a brother Anthony C. “Tony” Grimme who died May 23, 1999.
Family & friends may visit from 10 till 11 A.M. on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home.
Rev. Shaun Whittington will officiate the Funeral Services on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, 11:00 A.M. at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home with burial following in St. Michael Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be directed to St. Michaels Church or the Daughters of Isabella.
The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to serve the family of Hilda Wirtz, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.
