Eileen Ruth Wymer

Eileen Ruth Wymer (nee Halberg) passed away peacefully at home on January 29,2025. She was born in River Falls, Wi on June 26, 1944 to Bert and Helen Halberg, the second of three children. She grew up on the St. Croix River and graduated from River Falls High School in 1962. After which, she attended Luther School of Nursing. Eileen received her nursing degree and married Carl Wymer in 1965. They had 2 children, Wendalee and Bethany.

Eileen served as geriatric nurse for over 4 decades at Hudson Hospital, Christian Community Home of Hudson and Baldwin Care Center. Her kindness, compassion and dedication were undeniable. Eileen was an active member of Mt Zion Lutheran Church serving on the board, as Parish Nurse, sewing quits and knitting hundreds of sweaters and teddy bears for Second Mile Haiti. She was a talented knitter and seamstress, altering many prom and bridesmaid’s dresses over the years for anyone who asked. Eileen was a devoted and proud mother and grandmother who loved visiting Milwaukee often to attend concerts and sporting events. She enjoyed watching baseball and Disney movies, tending to her rose garden and spending time on the river. Eileen will always be remembered for her sense of adventure, easy laughter and service to others.

Eileen was preceded in death by her parents; sister Joyce Bates; and brother Lee Halberg. She is survived by her daughters, Wendalee Stippich and Bethany (Scott Glisch) Hauser; grandchildren Jakob (Olivia) Stippich, Caden Stippich, Ashlyn Hauser and Nicholas (Olivia DeValkenaere) Hauser; and sister-in-law Kathy Halberg.

Visitation will be held 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Thursday, February 6, 2025 at O’Connell Funeral Home – 520 s. 11th street, Hudson, with Memorial Service will be held the next day, Friday, February 7, 2025, at 3:00 PM at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church – 505 13th St S, Hudson. Prior to the service, another visitation will take place from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, allowing family and friends to gather to honor Eileen. Lunch will be served at the church after service.