Belsheim, Wilma M. (1918-2013)

BELSHEIM, SOLYST, HOLM

Posted By: Paul Nagy (email)
Date: 11/29/2013 at 12:38:31

Wilma M. Belsheim
June 16, 1918 - November 10, 2013

FOREST CITY - Wilma Mathilde Solyst Belsheim passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2013, aged 95.

Wilma was born on June 16, 1918, in Forest City, Iowa, the daughter of John E. and Minnie Holm Solyst. She graduated from Forest City High School and Waldorf College. During her working career, she taught in the Scarville and Le Claire public schools and worked at the Federal Reserve in Minneapolis and the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. She retired after fifteen years as Deputy Clerk of Court of Winnebago County.

Wilma always lived within the circles of her family. The youngest of six children, she maintained very close relationships with her siblings throughout her life. Only one survives her, the youngest of her brothers, Ephraim.

In 1945, she met and married George S. Belsheim; they farmed near Leland until his death in 2000. They had three children, Howard (Beverly), Allen (Karin) and Joy. In time, four grandchildren followed, Brit, Kari, David (Enessa), and Holm.

Wilma had a lifelong relationship with Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City, Iowa. There she was baptized, confirmed, and married. She taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School, directed the Junior Choir, and played the piano and occasionally the organ for services. She participated in the circles and WECA.

Wilma loved music, especially piano and choral music and in particular hymns. She taught piano for many years, accompanied other performers in college and later, and after she retired, played organ for the Forest City Methodist Church and the Forest Evangelical Church. Her family understood that they had to sing whenever she played 'Silent Night', Christmas season or not. She played beautifully.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, November 16, 2013, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City with Pastor Greg Anderson officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery in Forest City. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service at the church.

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