Wanda S. Lobsiger, 96 of Bluffton, passed away peacefully, Friday afternoon, Oct. 9, 2026, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne in the loving company of her family.
Wanda was born on June 9, 1930, in Allen County to John “Joke” and Pearl (Brown) Johnston. She graduated from Bluffton High School in 1948. She served her community as the Lancaster Township Trustee/Assessor for more than 20 years. She also worked for the State Bank of Markle for many years.
On Nov. 13, 1964, Wanda and Dennis R. Lobsiger were married in Wells County. They have been blessed with more than 61 years of marriage together.
Survivors include her husband, Dennis Lobsiger of Bluffton; children; David Strain of Marietta, Georgia, John Strain of Atlanta, Georgia, and Cindy Carter of Noblesville; along with seven grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Wanda is preceded in death by her parents, a stepdaughter, Vicki Bickel, two great-grandchildren and two sisters, Helen Johnson and Nellie Krinn.
Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026 at the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton with Tony Garton officiating.
Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery in Bluffton at a later date.
Visitation will be take place from 3 p.m. until the start of the service on Wednesday.
Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Lemler family of Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton. Friends may share online condolences with the family at www.thomarich.com.