RANDOLPH - Funeral services for Virginia M. Huwaldt, 97, Randolph, were Aug. 12 at the St. John’s Lutheran Church, Randolph. PMA Dwight Brummels officiated the service. Interment was at the Randolph City Cemetery. Casket bearers were Dean Wattier, Wendi Bennett, Adam CMistensen, Kim Huwaldt, Angie Huwaldt, and Jacob Huwaldt. Honorary casket bearers were all the grandchildren. Visitation was Monday, also at the St. John’s Lutheran Church. Virginia died Aug. 7, 2025, at the Faith Regional Hospital, Norfolk. Stonacek Funeral Chapel, Randolph, was in charge of the arrangements.

Virginia was bom Dec. 17,1927, in rural Meadow Grove. The daughter of Alvie and Louise (Hledik) Robinson, she was baptized at United Church of Christ, Pierce, and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Randolph. Virginia attended school district #2 Pierce, and graduated from Pierce High School in 1945. She taught country school in Pierce County District 34 for two years.

Virginia married Keith Huwaldt June 1,1947, in Randolph. They farmed in the Randolph area, owned and operated Huwaldt Trucking, and raised purebred Hereford cattle.

Virginia was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Randolph, and served on various church organizations. She was a 4-H leader, part of a quilting group, and was a lifetime member of Post 5545 Randolph V.F. W. Auxiliary. Virginia and Keith were inducted into the Pierce County Ag Society Hall of Fame in 1998.

Virginia is survived by her cMldren Susie (Frank) Wattier, Randolph; Jean Bierschenk, Randolph; Peggy (Robert) Christensen, Pierce; Donald (Audra) Huwaldt, Osmond; Edward (Marsha) Huwaldt, Randolph; Joseph (Bobbey) Huwaldt, Huntsville, Ala. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; a sister-in-law, Delores Robinson, Foster; sister-in-law, Delores Haselhorst, Randolph; and brother-in-law, James Wagner, Winnetoon.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Alvie and Louise; two grandchildren, Crystal Huwaldt and Shawn Bierschenk; brother, Edwin Robinson; husband, Keith; son-in-law, Gaylen Bierschenk; sisters, Bernice Wagner and Alvina (Orville) Heller.