Ginnie Oliver

Ginnie R. Oliver, age 83, of Port Edwards, WI passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024 at Arborview Court in Wisconsin Rapids.

Services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, September 6, 2024 at the United Methodist Church in Port Edwards. Rev. Caleb McGregor will officiate. The family will greet relatives and friends from 9:00 A.M. until the time of service on Friday at the church.

Ginnie was born May 6, 1941 in Bethesda, Maryland to William and Gladys Phillips. She graduated from Kalamazoo College with a liberal arts degree and went on to earn her master’s degree from the University of Michigan-Flint.

She was united in marriage to Phillip Oliver in 1970 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Ginnie spent many years imparting wisdom and knowledge as a teacher in Michigan. She also worked as a draftsperson for Trane Corporation and finished her career as and engineering specialist with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.

A woman of many talents, Ginnie found joy in quilting, knitting, rubber stamping and crafting. She was an avid reader, with Agatha Christie novels often found in her hands. Her compassion showed in her hobby of knitting hats for children in the hospital and the local schools. She loved her Saint Bernards and dedicated her time to dog obedience training. Ginnie enjoyed curling and was a member of the La Crosse Curling Club. She also enjoyed rocks and fossils and was a member of the Heart of Wisconsin Gem and Mineral Club.

Ginnie is survived by her loving husband, Phillip; son, Frank Oliver of Kenosha, WI; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, David (Carolyn) Oliver of Cedar Rapids, IA; and many friends. She is preceded in death by her parents and siblings: William, Jeff, Althea, and Cynthia.

The family would like to thank the staff at Arborview Court for the exceptional care they provided.

Herman-Taylor Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.