Wilma K. Bitzel, 81, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 10:32 pm Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born December 27, 1936 in Andrews, Indiana to Henry and Martha (Snow) Miller.
Wilma was a waitress at Hoosier Point Restaurant, retiring after 22 years, and also worked at Green Gables Truck Stop. She was a longtime member of the Washington Street Wesleyan Church. She enjoyed going out to eat, going to church, and especially loved her grandchildren.
She is survived by six children, Malisia Bitzel of Wabash, Eddie Bitzel of Shady Shores, Texas, Cindy Jo Hosier of Wabash, Al (Sandy) Bitzel of Roann, Indiana, Cheryl (Pat) Barton and Kimberly (Tyler) Bear, both of Wabash, 17 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and her brother, Henry “Perk” Miller of Andrews, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Kathy Sue Bitzel, granddaughter, Krystal Steele, one brother, and four sisters.
Funeral services will be 10:00 am Saturday, July 28, 2018 at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, with Rev. Steve Hudson officiating. Burial will be in Center Grove Cemetery, Lincolnville, Indiana. Friends may call 4-7 pm Friday, at the funeral home.
The memorial guest book for Wilma may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.