Wilma M. Popp, age 72, a former Dayton resident passed away on Friday, March 11, 2016 at her home. She was born on May 26, 1943 to her parents Benjamin and Cecilia (Reich) Schwartz at Wabasha, MN. Wilma graduated from Alma High School. On February 18, 1961 she was united in marriage to Myron Popp at Richland Center, WI. Wilma worked at Carnes Co. in Verona for 46 years retiring in 2009. She was a people person who liked meeting people and visiting with friends through her work as a waitress at the Dayton Hideaway and at Borland's in Belleville. Wilma was a member of the First United Church of Christ in Belleville. Wilma enjoyed ceramics, planting flowers, and decorating her home inside and out for each holiday her home was a fixture on many holiday tours. Wilma along with her husband Myron toured all fifty states on a Goldwing motorcycle, by renting one in Hawaii. Wilma loved her dogs and cats always having one or more as part of her household. She was very proud of her grandchildren and their accomplishments.

Wilma is survived by her children Alton (Amy) Popp and Tony Popp, grandchildren Hannah and Benjamin, sisters Ruth (Gary) Wick and Phyllis Bartz, sister-in-law Jane Marie (Al) Copeland, special cousin Barb, nieces, nephews, and her faithful dog Shadow.

She was preceded in death by her parents, stepmother Alice Bartz, husband Myron, and a daughter-in-law Jennifer Popp.

Funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at the First United Church of Christ, 130 E. Church St., Belleville, WI with the Rev. Heide Walker Hackman officiating. Graveside interment services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at the East Dayton Cemetery.

Relatives and friends may call from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at the First United Church of Christ in Belleville.

The Becker-Beal Funeral Home of Belleville is assisting the family.