Marcia Daniell Viemeister

Marcia Daniell Viemeister passed away peacefully April 22, 2015 at the age of 87. Marcia was born on November 27, 1927 in Long Island, New York, to LeRoy and Ruth Daniell. On April 5, 1946 she married her high school sweet-heart, John Lathrop Viemeister. Marcia honed her operatic skills as a soprano singing with the Florentine Opera Company in Milwaukee and the Santa Fe Opera Company. She taught and trained many singers at the amateur, collegiate, and professional levels. Marcia also embraced the visual arts working in pastels, oils, and water colors. Flower gardening was a pastime Marcia enjoyed in her spare time. She was also a seeker of spiritual truth and demonstrated her understanding through a steadfast study of the Bible. Marcia will be sorely missed by her children: Jane (Caroline) Stave Viemeister of Rancho Cordova, CA, David (Alison) Viemeister of Janesville, WI, and Paul (Kathy) Viemeister of The Dalles, OR. She is survived by six grandchildren: Janet (Matt) Meister, Jon (Meggan) Viemeister, Jaime (Casey) Passer, Sarah Viemeister, Anna Viemeister, and Jena Viemeister. Marcia is also survived by her five great-grandchildren. Her life-long friend, Betty Miller, will miss Marcia deeply. She is preceded in death by: her loving husband, Lathrop and sister, Lois Simmons. While her surviving family members will miss her physical presence, all now know she is, “singing with the angels.” During her long illness, Marcia’s family was grateful for the many helping hands that made her physical life comfortable. In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial to Spirit Horse Equine Rescue. A memorial visitation will take place on Saturday, May 2, 2015, at ALL FAITHS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1618 E. Racine St., Janesville, WI, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. A private family service will take place at a later date.