Marilyn Rita Venne, 78, of Tucson, AZ, passed away March 10th, 2019 with her family by her side. She was born to the late Andrew and Violet Melk, January 29, 1941 in Milwaukee, WI and graduated from Saint Joan Antida Catholic High School, Milwaukee, WI. She married Victor Vincent Venne in 1962, in Milwaukee, WI and they recently celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary. In 1976 they moved their family to Tucson, AZ where they lived for over 43 years. Marilyn is survived by four children, Dea Hinrichs (Mark) of Carlsbad, CA; Victor Venne of Tucson, AZ; Andrew Venne (Celina) of Tucson, AZ and Angie Venne (Ricardo Ayon) of Tucson, AZ. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, Cameron and Kyle Jones, Elsa Hinrichs; Ana Maria Neeley (Hayden), AJ and Anthony Venne; Isabella and Juliana Ortiz, Ricardo Ayon III, and one great-grandchild Max Budreau.
Marilyn’s biggest joy in life was her family. She was a strong woman with incredible faith and love for her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was very passionate about politics and would often volunteer full time trying to make her community a better place to live.
Below is a letter from Victor to friends and family…
"To all our Dear Friends,
It is sad to say that Marilyn passed away Sunday, March 10th in our home town of Tucson, AZ. A mass will be held in her honor on Thursday, March 14 at 10:00am at Saint Francis de Sales Church located at 1375 S. Camino Seco, Tucson AZ 85710. A celebration of her life will follow from noon until 2:00pm at Far Horizons in the Tiki House located at 5000 E. Grant Road.
My family and I thank you for all of your love and friendship."
– Vic Venne
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