Obituary of Yvonne Peterson Wimmer

On Thursday, September 24th, Yvonne D. Wimmer peacefully returned home to the lord at the age of 86 at home with her family.

Yvonne was born in Lafayette, Virginia to Charles and Nellie Peterson, soon after her and her family moved to Princeton, West Virginia. Yvonne graduated from Princeton High School as Salutatorian in 1953. On April 12, 1956 Yvonne married Harold “Jack” Wimmer who shared 64 wonderful years together and raised three children, Nellie Catherine WImmer, Harold Jackson
Wimmer Jr, and Donald David Wimmer. 

Her true passion was her family. Her home was always warm and welcoming. Guests never truly wanted to leave. She was a strong, independent, compassionate and loving woman whose qualities will be missed by all who knew her. Yvonne had a passion for sunflowers,coffee, and sweets. Her matriarchal presence will be dearly missed.

Yvonne is preceded in death by her daughter Nellie Catherine Wimmer; her three sisters and brother-in-law Edythe Peterson, Vera Peterson, and Louise and Richard Rice; brother Charles L. Peterson Jr. She is survived by her husband Jack Wimmer. Her sons (Harold “Bud” Wimmer, and David Wimmer), her four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews. A private family service will be conducted by pastor Sean Hall with a memorial service planned for a future date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Lafayette Cemetery Fund 5285 Historic Dr. Lafayette, VA 24087. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home. (540)366-0707.