Virginia M. Wurthmann

Virginia was a devoted daughter to her parents, Henry C Wurthmann Jr and Helen (Shine) Wurthmann, as well as a beloved sister to Rosemary, Jena (deceased), Regina, Susan, Colleen, Henry, Elizabeth, and Melissa. She was born on February 18, 1958 in Bermuda, and grew up as the child of an Air Force officer, living in Texas, Oklahoma, Nebraska and St Louis. Virginia attended St Francis de Sales High School and graduated from St Elizabeth Academy. Attending the University of Missouri St Louis on scholarship, she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology before moving on to a career in the US Air Force. She attained the rank of Captain and served with distinction in numerous locations, including Panama, Germany and Operation Desert Storm before leaving the Air Force and moving on to new pursuits. She continued to travel extensively in the US, Europe, China, Turkey, Egypt and many other places.

Virginia was a voracious reader and an avid historian, and also had particular interests in Astronomy and Geology. She always carried a book with her, because “You never know when you have to read.” A dedicated hockey fan, she was always cheering for the St Louis Blues. Virginia was a devoted and loving caregiver to her parents and to two generations of nieces and nephews.

SERVICE: Memorial services are open to the public, beginning with a Visitation at Hoffmeister Colonial Mortuary from 5:00 – 7:00 PM on Tuesday, 21 March. Funeral Mass, Wednesday, 22 March, 9:30 am at The Cathedral Basilica, 4431 Lindell Blvd.; 63108. With interment to follow at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.