Christine Weinbrenner

Williamsburg-Christine Weinbrenner was born September 3, 1927, in Jacksontown, Ohio, the daughter of John and Margaret (Osburn) Martin. She graduated from High School in Columbus, Ohio. She was united in marriage to Carl Weinbrenner on May 29, 1953. They later divorced. Chris held various secretarial positions in Columbus, she moved to Cedar Rapids in 1960, where she had worked as executive secretary for IBM corp where she was awarded the "National Secretary of the Year" award and later the Linn County Republican Party. She owned and operated Design & Type, Inc, in Columbus and Cedar Rapids, she also worked as the first Marketing Director for Westdale Mall. She moved to Williamsburg in 1998 were she remained active in publishing newsletters such as Williamsburg Booster Club newsletter, Iowa County Historical Society's "Pioneer Heritage News," the "BLUESPAPER" of Linn County Blues Society in Cedar Rapids, and the "ANCHOR" of St. Paul United Methodist Church. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church and the Iowa County Republicans. Chris enjoyed going to her grandchildren's activities, collecting Tea Leaf dishes, driving her convertible, listening to Blue's music and spending time with family. Chris passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at Highland Ridge Care Center at the age of 90 years.
She is survived by three children: Marc (Beth) Weinbrenner of Williamsburg, Stuart (Joan Buchmeyer) Weinbrenner of Cedar Rapids and Valerie (David) Lesko of Rogersville, AL; daughter-in-law: Barb (Harold) Jenkins of Columbus, OH; six grandchildren: Scott (Tauni) Biddle, Eric (Jenny) Biddle, Sean (Julie) Biddle, Nicholaus (fiancee Emily Hummel) Weinbrenner, Rebecca (Phil) Davidson and Tiffany Lesko and 18 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, ex-husband and friend Carl Weinbrenner, a son, Michael Biddle and daughter-in-law, Donna Weinbrenner.

Celebration Of Life Service will be 4:00 PM Sunday, November 12, 2017 at the Powell Funeral Home in Williamsburg. Rev. Scott Biddle will officiate. Visitation will be Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at Powell Funeral Home. A memorial fund has been established for the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center. Powell Funeral Home is caring for Christine and her family. Messages may be sent to the family at www.powellfuneralhomes.com