Faith Wenzel Salathe's Obituary
Faith Wenzel Salathe passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at St. Tammany Hospital, Covington, LA. Born on July 9, 1927 to Friedrich and Olga Wenzel in New Orleans, Faith cherished her life as one of God’s children and actively sought out ways to serve Him. This led her to leadership in the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (locally and regionally), Sunday School, church boards, and the Lutheran Parent Teacher League. Her family reaped the rewards of her love, care, and example; especially through her cooking, gardening and faithwalk. She enjoyed entertaining family and friends at home, and planned many excursions for her family to enjoy. For 50 years, she enjoyed membership in the “Merry Mrs.”, a group of high school friends dedicated to remaining close after graduation through laughter, games and fellowship. Through her love of New Orleans, Faith excelled in the knowledge of its history to the point of becoming a docent for the U. S. Mint and other historical museums in the French Quarter, thus passing on this interest to her offspring. She is survived by her children Lynn Junke, Gary Salathe (Leigh Anne), Neil Salathe (Robyn) and daughter-in-law Rita Salathe; three siblings Judith Hagstette, Bruce Wenzel, and Helen Moss; eleven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; two great, great-grandchildren; along with many nieces, nephews and godchildren; all of whom she held dear. Faith was preceded in death by her parents, beloved husband of 60 years Lloyd Salathe Sr., and eldest son Lloyd Salathe Jr. Due to recent events, funeral services will be held privately. Interment will take place at Metairie Cemetery, Metairie, LA. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League: www.lwml.org. Please share a memory on the Tribute Wall at www.ejfieldingfh.com .
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