M. Victoria Bielefeld, age 100,
of Wapakoneta, formerly of New Bremen, died on Monday, September 11, 2023 at 12:55 P.M. at the ODEM Auglaize Acres in Wapakoneta where she had resided for several years. She was born on July 3, 1923 in New Bremen, the daughter of the late Bernard and Mabel C. (Gray) Brady. On November 17, 1945 she married Eugene C. Bielefeld and together they shared nearly 45 years together before his death on November 3, 1990. She is survived by a son Jack (Janet) Bielefeld of New Bremen, a grandson Christopher (Shakaria) Bielefeld, and three great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, Victoria was preceded in death by a daughter in-law Jill Bielefeld. She was the last of her family, being preceded in death by all of her siblings: Betty (Robert) Marshall, Earline (Forrest) Stolte, Edward Brady, Mary Ann (Herbert) Heil, and Wayne (Rose) Brady.
A Graveside Memorial Service will be held on Friday, October 20, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. in the Evangelical Protestant Cemetery in New Knoxville with Pastor Trent Fledderjohann officiating. Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements, and condolences and memories can be shared with the family on the funeral home website at www.gilberghartwigfh.com.