Wilma M. (Drenker) Wichterich

Wilhelmin “Wilma” M. (Brenker) Wichterich, age 97, of Hellertown passed away at St. Luke Hospice House in Bethlehem on Saturday, December 21, 2024. Wilma was born on Tuesday, April 26, 1927, in Koln, West Germany to the late Friedrich Drenker and Maria (Bendgen) Drenker. Wilma was the widow of Victor M. Wichterich, whom she married on August 9, 1948, and who died on June 15, 2004. In addition to her parents and husband, Wilma is preceded in death by her son, Friedrich Wichterich; her brother, Karl Heinz Drenker; and her son-in-law, Robert Kehr.

Wilma’s survivors include her daughter: Marianne Kehr of Ottsville.

Wilma’s family will be remembering her life privately. Cremation was private.

Wilma’s family has entrusted her care to Buhrig Funeral & Cremation in Mechanicsburg, (717) 766-3421. Read Wilma’s full obituary, view her photograph, offer condolences and sympathy, share stories and memories, upload photographs and videos, light a candle and sign her official guest book by visiting Buhrig.com.