Wilma L. Brittin

Wilma Louise Brittin, 93, of Springfield, was welcomed into the loving arms of her Savior on Monday, May 7, 2018 at Concordia Village.

She was born on June 29, 1924, the daughter of William and Ida (Edith Schmidt) Oschwald. She married John Brittin in 1964 and he preceded her in death in 1994. Wilma was a graduate of Williamsville High School and was employed by Sangamo Electric. Following her marriage, she was a full-time homemaker. She enjoyed teaching Sunday school, baking and decorating cakes, and attending the Illinois State Fair, her most beloved pastime.

She is survived by one sister, Anna May Fawns of Williamsville; two sisters-in-law Phyllis Oschwald and Lois Oschwald; many nieces, and nephews. Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, William Oschwald and James Oschwald; two sisters, Mary Tarr and Margaret (DeLong) Lindstrom.

Visitation, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Sherman. Funeral immediately following at 12:00 p.m. Burial at Brittin Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Christ Care Fund at Concordia Village in Springfield, to honor Aunt Wilma’s loving caregivers.