Wendie Jean Kryselmire

Wendie Jean Kryselmire, 82, of Cassville, passed away Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026 at her home.
She was born Feb. 4, 1944 in Iowa City, Iowa, the daughter of Wendell and Geraldine (Wheeler) Weed. She was first married to William E. Roney. Together they made their home in Cockeysville, Md., where they were raising daughters, Elizabeth (Beth) and Melinda (Mindy) at the time of William's death in 1970. On June 10, 1978 in Clarinda, Iowa she was united in marriage to Eddie Charles Kryselmire, who preceded her in death on Feb. 25, 2022. Also preceding her in death were her parents and a brother, Dennis Weed.
Survivors include her son, Tim Kryselmire and wife Carrie of Sandy, Utah; daughters, Beth Pieters and husband Dave of Auburn, Neb., Mindy York and husband Dave of Draper, Utah, and Kat Tucker and husband Dave of Springfield; 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
She attended school in Minneapolis, Minn., graduating from Washburn High School. She later attended the University of Utah, where she earned a Masters Degree in Special Education. She devoted many years to working in education and helping others through her work.
They moved to southwest Missouri in 2006 from Evanston, Wyo. She enjoyed serving through Ozark Christian Church in Purdy, where she was a faithful member. 
Service was held on Sunday, Oct. 18, at Ozark Christian Church in Purdy, to celebrate her life. Pastor Randy Martin conducted the service. 
Graveside service was held on Monday, Oct. 19, at Clarinda Cemetery in Clarinda, Iowa, under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Tim Kryselmire conducted the service.