Wanda Moberg

Wanda Moberg, age 89, of Claremore, Okla, former long-time resident of Wellington, died Thursday, February 18, 2016 at Wood Manor in Claremore.

Wanda was born in Nevada, Mo. on February 9, 1927 to Barney E. Koeger and Pearl M. (Randleman) Koeger.  She attended school in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School with the class of 1945. 

Wanda met her husband Karl W. Moberg when he stopped to help fix a flat tire on a car she was riding in.  They were married on April, 27, 1946 in Reno, Nevada. Together they celebrated 35 years of marriage. He proceeded her in death in 1982.

Wanda and Karl moved to Wellington in 1953 when Karl opened his optometry practice at Hatcher Clinic. She lived in Wellington until 2010 when she moved to Claremore, OK. Wanda was a tireless volunteer.  She volunteered for the St. Luke’s Hospital (later SRMC) Women’s Auxiliary for over 40 years.  She organized the annual St Luke’s Hospital Bazarre for several years and later ran the SRMC Gift Shop with the volunteer “Pink” ladies.  She served on the hospital board as well. Wanda received her 60 year pin for being a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. Wanda was a member of the Wellington Art Association and the First Presbyterian Church where she served in the capacity of Deacon, Trustee, and Ruling Elder.

Wanda loved to paint. She was part owner of Paint & Putter and The Hen House in Wellington.  She taught Tole painting and Decoupage lessons for many years. Her hobbies included painting, knitting and playing Bridge.  Wanda was known as an excellent cook, music lover and she could “cut a rug” back in the day.

Wanda was proceeded in death by her parents, husband Karl, sister Opal Douglas, and brother, Denzel Curry.

She is survived by her daughters Carley Moberg of Wellington and Melissa (Mike) Geubelle of Claremore, OK, one grandson, Austin Geubelle of Owasso, OK, and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services for Wanda will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, February 25, 2016 at the First Presbyterian Church in Wellington, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers her family asks that contributions be given to the Sumner Regional Medical Center-Women’s Auxiliary. Contributions can be mailed or left with the funeral home.

To share a memory or to leave condolences, please visit www.cornejodayfuneralhome.com

Arrangements are by Cornejo|Day Funeral Home & Crematory, 1030 Mission Road, Wellington, Kansas.