Wilma Mary Earhart

Wilma Earhart of Waco passed away on June 2, 2018. The service will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 5, Waco Memorial Park & Mausoleum with Rev. Richard Rust officiating. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. at the Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum. Wilma Earhart was born February 14, 1923, to J. J. and Mary Kretzschmar. She graduated from Waco High School in May 1940 and from 4-C Business School in November, 1940. In November 1940 she went to work for Stratton Furniture Company and worked for the Stratton’s until her retirement. She married Robert F. Earhart, Sr., on August 2, 1942. He preceded her in death on March 23, 2000, after 57 years of marriage. Wilma was a member of First Evangelical Church and was active in the work of the church and taught Sunday school for many years. She enjoyed traveling and playing bridge and forty–two. She was preceded in death by a sister, Evelyn Dellinger; and a brother, J. B. Kretzschmar; as well as her parents. She is survived by a son, Robert F. Earhart, Jr., and wife, Libby; a daughter, Deborah Kay Earhart; four grandsons, Eric Earhart and wife, Polly, Jeffrey Earhart and wife, Karen, Russell Earhart and wife, Kristin, and Mark Earhart; and nine great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a nephew, Richard Dellinger; and a niece, Donna Forsythe. The family invites you to leave a message or memory on our "Tribute Wall" at www.WHBfamily.com.