Mildred Wisner

Mrs. Mildred Wisner, 93, of Frederick went to be with the lord on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Paul Ray Wisner Sr.

Born October 26, 1928 in Frederick, she was the daughter of the late George and Ruth (Masser) Droneburg.

Mildred was a 4-H leader in her earlier years. She worked for the Frederick Sewing Company, then Microbiological in Bethesda, and later Litton at Ft. Detrick as an animal caretaker.

She was in Foster Care for 10 years. She was the happiest when surrounded by children

Mildred was a former member of the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church and the UMC Women's Society. Additionally, she bowled for many years at Village Lanes in Frederick and Walkersville Bowling Alley. One would often find her at the sewing machine creating pillows for craft shows. She enjoyed attending craft shows mainly for the people watching

She was affectionately known as the "puzzle queen" at Heartfield's Assisting Living while she was receiving rehab services there. She had all the residents interested in doing puzzles.

She was loved by all and will be greatly missed.

She is survived by daughters, Shirley Varecchia and Ruby Watkins (Alvin); grandchildren, Greg Lease (Karen), Jennifer McIntire (Jessee), John Watkins (Ashley), Traci Watkins (Andy), and Rachelle Stitely (Danny); great-grandchildren, Ben Lease (Brittany), Alex Lease, Rory McIntire, Tim Watkins, John Watkins, Jr., Collan Watkins, Blake Watkins, Triston Higgins, Landon Wisner, and Camden Stitely; great-great-grandchildren, Audrey and Brooke Lease; and two sisters-in-law, Ruby Brown and Pam Droneburg.

In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her son, Paul Ray "P.R." Wisner Jr.; grandson, Robert Watkins; great-grandsons, David Watkins and Graham Lease; brothers, Roger Droneburg, Glen Droneburg, Clyde Droneburg, Paul Droneburg, and Lee Droneburg; and sisters, Grace Altman and Virginia Smith.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick.

Funeral services will begin at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 1 from the funeral home chapel with Rev. Tim May officiating.

Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.staufferfuneralhome.com.