09/02/2025
Marcella V. Vossbrink
March 30, 1928 - August 30, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a truly exceptional woman who was the embodiment of faith, kindness, love, and patience. Surrounded by the love of many for several days, Marcella Virginia Vossbrink (nee Calvin), 97, Washington, MO., passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 30, 2025.
Marcella, affectionately known as “Mart” by her many relatives and friends, was born March 30, 1928, in Labadie, MO. She grew up in Washington, attended St. Francis Borgia Grade School, and graduated from Washington High School in 1946, serving as Treasurer of her Senior Class and also as May Queen in 1945.
She was united in marriage to classmate Robert “Bob” Vossbrink on November 13, 1948, and they made their home in Washington. Their marriage was blessed with five children: Connie Groff, Jeanne Unnerstall (Keith), Kathy Unnerstall (Tom), Carol Haddox (Duane), and Robert Vossbrink (Moira). She was “Meem” to 17 grandchildren and 42 great-grandchildren. As a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she dedicated her life to nurturing her family with unwavering devotion and grace.
Marcella, above all else, was a mother who deeply loved her family and her faith. Nothing was more important. She was an excellent cook, and she always had meals to spare for the many who stopped by, including nieces and nephews. She was a giver by nature, and she never spoke unkindly about anyone.
Marcella was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Robert Vossbrink, son-in-laws, Keith Unnerstall and Duane Haddox, her siblings Jesse Calvin, James Calvin, Leland Calvin, Lucille (Calvin) Wagner, Margaret (Calvin) Holt Heller, and her parents Jesse and Antoinette Calvin.
Marcella has left a profound legacy behind. She was a deeply faith-filled wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved the rosary and the Blessed Virgin Mary. Her nature, because of her faith, was to lead by example, and her path through life reflected love, kindness, bravery, taking care of others, and the simple joy of being with family and friends.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 7, from 3:00-7:00 PM at Nieburg-Vitt, Miller Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM, Monday, September 8, at St. Francis Borgia Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Francis Borgia Parish/School, WINGS Foundation, or CASA.