Linnea Marion (Simonton) Widmayer

Linnea Marion (Simonton) Widmayer, age 91, of Adrian, Michigan, passed away on August 7, 2020 in Adrian. Born on August 19, 1928 in South Lyon, Michigan, she was the daughter of Merle and Nellie (Olson) Simonton. On July 18, 1948, she married her high school sweetheart Russell J. Widmayer. A graduate of Saline High School Class of 1946, she attended Ann Arbor Business School and worked in the office at Gauss Wholesale Bakery. Throughout her life, she was active in Christian ministry through her churches, having been a Sunday School teacher, as well as past president and treasurer of Women’s Ministries. She most recently attended West Adrian Community Church.  She enjoyed quilting, knitting, crocheting, and reading in her spare time. She is survived by her children Nicola (Charles) Crumb, Gary (Corinne) Widmayer, and Diane (Steve) Sanders. She is also survived by ten grandchildren, twenty-one great-grandchildren, as well as a niece, a nephew, and grandnieces and nephew. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband (Russell), her sister Bernice (Theophil) Muhling, and son-in-law Charles Crumb.The family will receive visitors on Saturday, August 15, 2020 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Purse Funeral Home (2959 N. Adrian Hwy, Adrian, MI 49221.) A private family service will follow, officiated by Reverend David Thompson. There will be no funeral dinner or graveside service. Interment will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery in Manchester. Please be aware that the funeral home will require all visitors to wear a mask and to sign an affidavit that they have not been exposed to the Covid-19 virus. If you are unable to attend in person, we fully understand. We encourage you to do what makes you comfortable and keeps you safe. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Christian Mission, 1239 Wolf Creek Hwy, Adrian, MI, 4922

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