Wilma F Raach

Wilma F. Raach, 78, of Howland Twp. passed away 11:35 PM Thursday Aug. 26, 2010 at Trumbull Memorial Hospital. She was born Dec. 13, 1931 in Kingsville, OH the daughter of Berton and Lucy (Bishop) Fox. A lifetime area resident she was a 1949 graduate of Orwell High School and was employed as a writer for the Warren Tribune and as a secretary for the Howland School System for 28 years. Wilma was very active in the community of Howland. She was a charter member of the Howland United Methodist Church, served on the Township Zoning Commission, and was elected to the Board of Education for several terms. She was an avid Republican and was a member of the Republican Central Committee for many years. She also was a member of the Howland Schools OAPSE serving as president for many years and American Legion Post 700 Auxiliary. She enjoyed Crafts, reading, camping, and her dog "Sam". Her husband of 54 years, Walter N. Raach whom she married Oct. 27, 1951 preceded her in death Feb. 12, 2006. She also was preceded in death by her parents and by 2 brothers Melvin Fox and Rollin Fox and wife Jane. Wilma will be sadly missed by her children David A. (Sherri) Raach of Howland, Nancy R. (Dennis) Wemm of Glenville, WV, 4 grandchildren, Justin D. Raach, Mallory C. Raach, Stephanie Wemm, Alexander Wemm, and sister-in-law Audrey Fox of Ashtabula. Services will be 6:00 PM Monday Aug. 30, 2010 at Roberts-Clark Chapel where friends will be received from 4-6 PM. The Rev. Ronald Spore will officiate. Interment will be in Howland Twp. Cemetery. The family suggests material contributions be made to the Animal Welfare League 545 Brunstetter Rd. Warren, OH 44481-9600.