Wilma Irene (Jepsen) Lass, age 95, of Wheatfield, NY died on March 17, 2023. Born in Lincoln, Nebraska, August 31, 1927, she was the daughter of the late William C and Martha (Meyer) Jepsen.

Preceded in death by her husband Edward F Lass; brother, Donald Jepsen; infant daughter Catherine Lass and daughter-in-law Renee (Frederick) Lass. Survivors include four daughters, Barbara (Charles) Grempler, Irene Purificato, Patricia Lass and Amy Kauderer; three sons, Frederick Lass, William Lass and Kenneth (Lori) Lass; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Wilma received her bachelor's degree from Syracuse University in 1947 and a master's degree from SUNY College at Buffalo after her children were grown. She was a long time Girl Scout leader, including a troop on the Tuscarora Nation; a founding member of the Historical Society of North German Settlements in Western New York where she was the editor of Der Brief, secretary and president; and a longtime member of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church. Wilma enjoyed travel, nature hikes, and time with her grandchildren.

Friends may call at the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME, Wednesday, March 22 from 4-8 pm. Services Thursday, March 23 at 10:00 am in Holy Ghost Lutheran Church.