Velma Jean Schwenke, just two days shy of her 85th birthday, passed on to heaven on December 20, 2024. She was born on December 22, 1939 in Piatt County, Illinois to the late Richard & Lova (Bender) Schwenke. A feisty German lady who persevered through Polio, Velma used her life to change others’ lives as an educator, both in Kentucky and in Florida. In her free time, she traveled across the country with family, fishing in Minnesota…exploring Canada. Velma continued to delight in visiting with friends in her active social life into her golden years. She will be an inspiration to us always.
She was preceded in death by…
Father Richard Schwenke
Mother Lova (Bender) Schwenke
Niece Annette Schwenke
Nephew John Schwenke
Sister-in-law Carol Robson Schwenke
Nephew Kevin Schwenke
Velma is survived by…
Brother Albert Schwenke
Nieces Lisa (Schwenke) Haskin and Melissa (Schwenke) Jackson
Nephew Thomas Schwenke
Great nieces Jessica George, Rebecca Haskin, Alicia Haskin, Emily Haskin
Great Nephews Eric Haskin, Th
