Rosella Wiechens

Obituary of Rosella Marie Wiechens

Rosella Marie Wiechens, 95, of Ocala, FL passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2018.  Rosella was born in O’Fallon, MO and has lived in Ocala since 1957.  She was predeceased by her husband Leo Wiechens in 2015, son Kenneth Leo Wiechens in 1990, and daughter in law Peggy Wiechens in 1999.  She is survived by sons Eugene “Gene” Wiechens and daughter in law Leslie, James Wiechens, and Gerald “Jerry” Wiechens, loving grandchildren and their spouses, Sandon and Jennifer Wiechens of Ocala, Stacy and Todd Thomas of St. Petersburg, FL, Dustin and Cara Wiechens of Ocala, Stephen and Sarina Wiechens of St. Johns, FL, Michael and Devon Wiechens of Ocala, Kenlea and Ben Wall of Savannah, GA, and Kinnan and Michael Malatesta of Altamonte Springs, FL.  Rosella also had 19 great grandchildren who were blessed to have had a great grandmother who was greatly involved in their lives; O’Brien , Annabelle, Jimmy, Ainsley, Kayla, Jack, Parker, Ryder, Sharon Rose, Eleanor, Rowan, Michael, Leo, Rae Marie, Kade, Burke, Kenneth, Benton, and Keller.  Rosella was trained as a nurse and worked at one of the first neo natal units in the country in Detroit, Michigan.  In 1947, she wed Leo Wiechens and became a military wife who moved with her husband to numerous duty stations during his naval career.  Rosella and Leo were passionate about “Kenny’s Place of Marion County” which they founded in 1993. It was their mission to provide a safe and nurturing environment where special needs adults could be provided training in horticulture.  Family will receive friends at the Visitation between 5-7 pm on Friday, March 23rd at Hiers-Baxley Funeral Service in Ocala.  Rosella will be buried Saturday morning at Woodlawn Cemetery in Ocala with Fr. Patrick Sheedy officiating.  Reception and Celebration of Rosella’s Life will be held at the lake house on Lake Kerr starting around noon.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Kenny’s Place of Marion County in order to continue supporting Rosella and Leo’s mission and dream.  Send donations in care of Jennifer Wiechens, 8064 SE 15th Ct. Ocala, FL 34480.

Arrangements are being handled by Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services 910 SE Silver Springs Blvd. Ocala, FL  34470 (352)-629-7171.  Online Condolences may be expressed at www.hiers-baxley.com.

Friday
23
March

Visitation

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Friday, March 23, 2018
Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services - Ocala
910 E Silver Springs Blvd
Ocala, Florida, United States
3526297171
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