Martha Wiens, 85, passed away March 10, 2021, at Legend of Hutchinson. She was born Oct. 18, 1935, in Munich, Germany, to Karl and Elizabeth (Schickhoffer) Maier.
Martha designed and handcrafted knitted clothing for Pegues and Wiley’s Department Stores, both formerly located in Hutchinson. For several years, she co-hosted a weekly German food cooking segment on KWCH during the noon news broadcast. She worked at Caldwell Wholesale Greenhouse as a Horticulture Specialist for over 15 years. Martha then worked as a Senior Tax Preparer at H&R Block, retiring with more than 22 years of service.
She was a collector of anything associated with lady bugs. Martha enjoyed working in her flower garden, cooking, and of course, eating. Her playful way of doing things, always joking around, and her unusual sense of humor made her fun to be around. Martha loved to dance and would turn Saturday morning chores into a dance party. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
On Dec. 2, 1955, she married the love of her life, Wilbur ‘Wib’ Lee Wiens, in Munich, Germany. They shared over 41 years of marriage, prior to his death on March 7, 1997.
Martha is survived by daughters, Rose (Philip) Cornwell and Sharon (Tim) Surface, both of Hutchinson; granddaughters, Rachel (Kevin) Frymire of Newton, Rebecca (David) Bevilacqua of Hutchinson, and Kristi Shields of Hutchinson; great-grandchildren, Brittani Shields, Gage Pederson, Gunner Pederson, Colson Frymire, Seth Frymire, and Kali Frymire; siblings, Montford Maier and Lydia Kockerell; and numerous sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; great-grandson, Connor Frymire; seven siblings; and numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews.
Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 18, 2021, with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Friday, March 19, 2021, at North Inman Cemetery, Inman, with Pastor Rishawn Austin officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Hutchinson Secret Santa (a local nonprofit organization that provides holiday gifts to children of families in need), in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.