Jean V. Wideman (Oswald), 79, of Union passed away Sunday, July 5, 2020 in Washington.

Jean, daughter of Earnest Oswald and wife Verna (Hacker) was born September 25, 1940 in Memfro, Missouri.

On May 28, 1983 she was united in marriage to Earl "Gene" Wideman in Eureka.

She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Farmington where she volunteered her time with the Ladies Auxiliary. As part of the Quilting Club at the church she would help raise money by putting on auctions to help donate towards the local food pantries. She was a member and Board Member of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League in Farmington.

Jean enjoyed riding horses, sewing and quilting. She was known for being a fabulous cook, decorating cakes and baking pies were her specialties.

Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Earnest and Verna Oswald.

She is survived by her husband, Earl "Gene" Wideman of Union; two children, Todd Wideman and wife Stacey of Farmington and Jennifer Guerrant and husband Tony of Leslie; two brothers, Fred Oswald and wife Fran of Cedar Hill and Ralph Oswald and wife Susan of Crestwood; four grandchildren, Kelsie Wideman of St. Louis, Trent Wideman of St. Louis, Kyle Guerrant and wife Jordan of Gerald and Cole Guerrant of Marthasville; two great-grandchildren, Owen and Kooper; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends.

Memorial donations to Lutheran Women's Missionary League of Farmington are preferred.