Ingeburg "Inge" Erika Wilson

Ingeburg (Inge) Erika Wilson, 91, went into the arms of our Lord on March 4, 2023.

Inge was born in Hirschberg, Germany, May 28, 1931. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ludwig and Paula Orlik, an infant sister, Karin Orlik, and her husband of 33 years, Robert P. Wilson.

Inge, along with her parents, survived the bombing of Dresden, Germany during WWII. Eventually, Inge made her way to Wiesbaden, Germany where she met and married her husband, Robert. He was stationed there in the US Air Force. In 1954, she came with her husband to America. She arrived in NYC and immediately began the process of becoming a US citizen. She was very proud to be an American. Red, White and Blue were her favorite colors.

Inge was employed with the AAFES BX for over 30 years.  She retired in 1995 as a store manager of the Mini-Mall on Keesler Air Force Base.

She was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Biloxi, for over 50 years.  She served as a Eucharistic Minister and was a member of the St. Vincent De Paul Society for more than 20 years. She was also a member of the Altar and Rosary Society.

Inge loved life.  Her life was built around her family. Her hobbies were fishing, sewing, and traveling. She loved Mardi Gras, Christmas time, and spending time at the beach.  She was happiest when she was surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

She is survived by her children, Barbara (Kenneth) Fountain, David Wilson, and Tina (Brandon) Frith. She has five grandchildren: Christy Fountain, Kenny II (Jennifer) Fountain, Rachael (Dan) Burgess, Jenna-Claire Frith, Alex Frith, and she has six great-grandchildren: Kaitlyn, Kourtney, Kollin, Dean, Dallas, and Lillian-Rose.

She will be dearly missed by many extended family and friends. Especially, Melinda and Alan Freeman, whom she considered to be family, as well as her good friends Betty Morgan and Patti Craven.

The family would like to send their heartfelt thanks to the employees of The Blake in Biloxi. In particular, her caregivers Ms. Mary, Angela, Regina and Michelle for all their patience and loving care. Also, thank you to Deidra, Natasha and Cindy at Kare Med private nursing home in Ocean Springs. Our sincere thanks to St. Joseph’s Hospice - most especially Shane Walker and hospice nurse, Layne Sellers, for the professionalism and special care and patience they gave us. And we can’t forget to send a special thanks to Dr. Reza Motakhaveri, Inge’s physician of many years, for his exceptional care as well as his nurse, Kristina.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church on Monday, March 13, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. with a visitation for family and friends from 10:00 a.m. until Mass time.

The Riemann Family Funeral Home, Beauvoir Road in Biloxi is proudly serving the family. Visit our website at www.riemannfamily.com to share memories, condolences, and photos.