Wilma M. Kahle, 96, of Crete passed away July 14, 2020, in Crete. She was born on April 10, 1924, to August and Ella (Osterthun) Messman in Hallam, Nebraska. On February 22, 1944, she was married to Harry Kahle. To this union 3 children were born, Sandra, Kenneth and Sharon. Wilma and Harry farmed by Hallam and, later, by Milford. After Harry passed away and Wilma retired, she moved to Crete in 1988. She spent her time caring for her family, her flower garden, traveling to all 50 states and Germany, and with her greatest passion, quilting. She made over 100 beautiful quilts. Wilma was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Harry, daughter Sandra (Kahle) Whitmarsh, grandson, Teddy Karstens, brothers Dale and Harold Messman and sister, Lois Grantski.  She is survived by her son, Kenneth (Diane) Kahle of Crete, daughter, Sharon (Curt) Karstens of Georgetown, Texas, son-in-law, Harold Whitmarsh of Lincoln, grandchildren, Steve (Amy) Whitmarsh, Mike (Iris) Whitmarsh, Andrew (Melissa) Kahle of Lincoln, Lisa (Shaun) Vogt of Omaha, Stephanie (Jason) Peel of Dallas, Texas, great grandchildren, Mark Whitmarsh, Matthew Vogt, Addison and Alexis Kahle, McKenzie and Cameron Peel, one step-great grandson, Brandon Peel, brothers Dick (Loretta) Messman of Lincoln, Tom (Dorothy) Messman of Crete, sister, Loma Dewey of Crete, sister-in-law, Ruth June of Crete and numerous nephews and nieces.  A visitation will be at held at Kuncl Funeral Home in Crete on July 28, 2020, from 5:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. Masks are highly recommended.  Private family services will be held on Wednesday, July 29th.  Memorials are in care of the family for future designation.  Kuncl Funeral Home in Crete is in charge of arrangements.