Katie Wirsing, 103, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2020 at Universal Health Care/Brunswick. She was a long-time resident of River Run Plantation in Bolivia, NC. Katie was born in Moscow, Pa to the late William and Ethel Clausson. She was married to the late Luther E. Wirsing and preceded in death by son, Richard L. Wirsing, as well as five of her siblings. Three siblings still remain in Pa: Glen Clausson, Delores Ryan and Walter Clausson. Katie moved to NC in 2000 and enjoyed sewing, gardening, and, most of all, her family of 8 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and one great- great grandchild.

 Katie Wirsing is survived by her daughter, Ann Wirsing Cook and her husband Robert T. Cook of River Run Plantation in Bolivia, NC. Katie (Gram) was the cherished grandmother of Karen Lahr, Diana Vigil, James R. Cook, Nancy Hoffmann, Michael T. Cook, David R. Wirsing, Douglas W. Cook, and Carolyn Wirsing. She was great-grandmother to Scott, Delaney, Jacob, Brittney, Mackenzie, Lucas, Hayden, Kristen, Caleb, Katie, Chase, Maura, Jayde, Leah, Mallory, Sam, Ashlyn, Miriam, Glenn, Casey, James, Trevor, Kaitlyn, Michaela, Sophia, and Luken, and great-great-grandmother to Micha Philip Hinrichs.

You left us beautiful memories; your love will be our guide. Though we cannot see you, you are always at our side.

           A private graveside service will be held in the near future.

           Brunswick Funeral Service, Southport/Oak Island Chapel