STONINGTON-Louise M. Meriwether Wimpfheimer died Tuesday in Stonington.
She was born on January 3, 1923 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the daughter of Lawrence and Nellie (Gower) Meriwether.
She married Jacques D. Wimpfheimer on September 15, 1948. He died on October 28, 2000.
Prior to her marriage, Louise Wimpfheimer pursued a career in modeling and was active in the New York Theater. During her many years in Stonington, she was a dominent force for the Stonington Players stage performances, both as producer and director. Mrs. Wimpfheimer was prominent as a decorator and enjoyed exhibiting and sharing her talents as an owner of a Stonington antique shop. Her many charitable activities included work with the Child and Family Agency, Stonington Library and numerous organizations in the area. In the early 70’s she founded the 145 Club, a social club for friends and residents.
Mrs. Wimpfheimer is survived by two sons, Donald C. Wimpfheimer and his wife Dana of Hollywood, FL and James M. Wimpfheimer of New York, NY, two grandsons, Christopher C. and Sean A. Wimpfheimer of Stonington, CT and a brother Lawrence Meriwether of Jacksonville FL. Besides her husband she is predeceased by a son Jacques D. Wimpfheimer Jr. who died in 1987.
A Graveside Commital Service will be held on Tuesday, October 29, at 10:30am at Stonington Cemetery. There are no visiting hours. The Dinoto Funeral Home, 17 Pearl Street, Mystic is assisting the family.
Donations in her memory may be made to the Humane Society of Connecticut, 169 Old Colchester Rd., Quaker Hill CT 06375, Child and Family Agency of S.E. Connecticut, 255 Hempstead St., New London CT 06320, or Hospice of S.E. Connecticut, 179 Gallivan Lane, Uncasville CT 06382.