Virginia J. Zielinski Obituary (1933

Virginia J. Zielinski, age 89, formerly of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at Stevens Point Health Services in Stevens Point. Services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wisconsin Rapids. Rev. Timothy Ritter will officiate. Entombment will be at Forest Hill Mausoleum. Visitation for relatives and friends will be from 4:00-7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, July 11 at Herman-Taylor Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids and from 10:00 A.M. until the time of services on Wednesday at the church. Virginia was born August 16, 1933 in Milwaukee, WI to Orlando and Elizabeth (Esch) Wright. She married Raymond Zielinski on September 22, 1967 in Waukegan, IL. He preceded her in death on May 27, 1993. Raymond and Virginia owned and operated the Camelot Motel for many years. Virginia also worked at Associated Bank and Leath Furniture in Wisconsin Rapids prior to her retirement. Virginia was an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church where she ushered and visited shut ins. She enjoyed traveling, photography, and feeding and watching the birds. She loved to make people laugh and enjoyed clowning. Her greatest joy was her family and she especially treasured time spent with her grandchildren. Virginia is survived by six children: Dale Omdahl, Nancy Omdahl, Bonnie Linder, Elizabeth Zielinski, Christine (Kurt) Pulchinski, and Lisa (Keith) DuPree; two stepchildren: Robert (Janet) Zielinski and Pamela Zielinski; grandchildren: Victoria, Jason, Kelsey, Taylor, Noah (Cassandra), Joseph, Brooklyn, and Jordan (Raquel); and step-grandchildren: Aaron, Adam, Carrie, Raymond, and Zachary. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Raymond; sister, Carolyn Bell; brother, Russell Wright; stepdaughter, Deborah Bustamante; and grandson, Shama. Memorials may be designated to the Alzheimer's Association. Virginia's family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at Aspirus Steven Point Hospital and Compassus Hospice, especially nurse Alex, for the exceptional care she received. Herman-Taylor Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.