Mary Ann (Erbert) Wing, 88, of Hays, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, January 1st at HaysMed.
Mary Ann was born to parents Bernard Erbert and Anna (Dreiling) Erbert on November 11, 1936, in Ellis, Kansas. She was a homemaker before returning to work as the Deputy Register of Deeds for Ellis County.
After graduating high school, Mary Ann moved to Hays to begin her career. She met Dale Wing and they married on November 23, 1957. She then became a mother to Les (Treasa) Wing, Kingman, Kansas; Peggy Wing Stramel, Hays, Kansas; Marilee Wing, Lone Tree, Colorado; Karen Wing Von Hoene, Highlands Ranch, Colorado; and Amy Wing, Lawrence, Kansas. She was a loving grandmother to Tyler (Rhonda) Wing, Sean (Barbara Peters) Wing, Alex Wing, Jack Von Hoene, and Anna Von Hoene, and a great-grandmother to Allison Wing, Isabella Wing, Victoria Wing, and Evelyn Wing.
She is survived by her immediate family and her sister Paula (Erbert) Kroeger. She was predeceased by her husband Dale, her parents, brothers Bernie Erbert, Robert (Althea) Erbert, George (Evelyn) Erbert, brother-in-law Verlyn Kroeger, and son-in-law Robert Von Hoene.
Mary Ann was a devoted mother and grandmother. She was an avid reader, extremely intelligent, witty and had a great sense of humor. She loved games and puzzles and could be a fierce competitor, especially in the annual Trivial Pursuit contests. She was artistic and talented and used her creativity in ways that made life special for those around her.
She was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Hays. Mary Ann deeply missed Dale and we will deeply miss her.
Deepening shadows gather splendor
As day is done
Fingers of night will soon surrender
The setting sun
I count the moments, darling
'Til you're here with me
Together at last at twilight time
In lieu of flowers, those who wish to remember Mary Ann are asked to make donations to a local charity of their choice.
Services in care of Keithley Funeral Homes ~ Brock’s Chapel, 2509 Vine, Hays, Kansas 67601.
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