Lavina Wedwick

LaVina Wedwick, 91, of Westby, died Friday, December 4, 2015. She was born on May 21, 1924 to William and Leahlyn (Lepley) Sandmire. LaVina graduated from Viola High School and attended Marvel School of Beauty Culture in Milwaukee. She got her first job as a beautician in La Crosse. That is when she became roommates with Arlene Bergh, who became a life long friend. She moved to Westby and married Norman Wedwick on November 16, 1949. They farmed until 1981 and she worked as a beautician until 2011. She was a member of Westby Coon Prairie Lutheran Church and Hannah Circle. LaVina had a wonderful talent of styling hair. She was a good listener and loved making people happy. Her greatest joy was getting together with family. LaVina is survived by her children: Vicki (Bernie) Goergen of Winona, MN, and Fred (Jean) Wedwick of Westby; three grandchildren: Ryan (Amy) Goergen of Winona, MN, Colin (Aymie) Wedwick of Winchester, KY, and Shannon Wedwick of Westby; four great-grandchildren: Megan, Kylee, and Aaron Goergen, and Marshal Wedwick. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Norman; sister, Iola Marohl; two grandchildren: Kyle and Troy Goergen; and life long friend, Arlene Bergh. LaVina was a kind-hearted person and will be greatly missed. Funeral Services will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at the Westby Coon Prairie Lutheran Church in Westby. Pastor Julie Wollman will officiate. Friends may call from 9 am till the time of service at 11. In lieu of plants or flowers, memorials may be sent to the Coon Prairie Cemetery. Online Condolences may be offered at www.VossFH.com. The Vosseteig Funeral Home of Westby is serving the family.