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Velma Ellen (Schulenburg) Hohn

November 21, 1924 - January 24, 2023

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Obituary For Velma Ellen (Schulenburg) Hohn

Sun Prairie – Velma Ellen (Schulenburg) Hohn, age 98, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2023 at New Perspective Assisted Living in Sun Prairie, WI. She was born in the Town of Berry-Cross Plains, WI to parents William and Alma Schulenburg on November 21, 1924.

She was married to Patrick Matthew Hohn on December 28, 1943. She worked in the food service and restaurant field for many years until retirement.

Velma enjoyed playing along each day with various game shows as well as watching UW Badger games. A day never went by without reading the newspaper and her regular phone calls with her daughters and friend Phyllis Kell. Saturdays were usually spent with her girls visiting and playing cards or going for short rides to see the countryside. She also enjoyed trips to the casino to play a few of her favorite slot machines. Other players liked to play next to her since she seemed to be a “lucky charm” for them.

Velma was preceded in death by her husband Patrick, son Gerald, son-in-law Terry Kell as well as her parents and 3 brothers.

She is survived by her daughters Vivian Kell and Patricia (Kenneth Nickels) Sauey; grandsons David (Valery) Kell, Steven (Angie) Kell, Scott (Traci) Hohn, and Richard Carley and granddaughter Tamra (Ron) Marks; 5 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. The family would like to thank the nursing staff and caregivers at New Perspective and members of the Bristol Hospice team for their special care and support for Velma during her last days.

Velma will be remembered for her beautiful blue eyes, white hair, and willingness to share her opinions.

A private family memorial will be held at a later date.

To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.

Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services 2418 N. Sherman Ave. 608-249-8257

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  • February 08, 2023

    Vivian and Patricia and all extended family of Velma: We send our deepest sympathies in your loss. Aunt Velma was a special lady. We only wish we could have spent more time with her. Hopefully we can spend time with her family in future years. It would be wonderful to chat about family and its history as well as its future generations. Treasure the memories created in your heart. She will always be watching over you, guiding you, and loving you from afar. Hope is believing. Bless you all. Terry and Joanne Schulenburg

  • January 28, 2023

    My deepest condolences to you Trish and Vivian, on the loss of your Mother. You were truly blessed to have her with you for her 98 years, and a grand reunion must be taking place with all her loved ones up there in heaven. Rest in peace, Aunt Velma.

  • January 27, 2023

  • January 27, 2023

    Viv and Pat and family, so sorry for the loss of your Mother. I have many memories of staying at your house in Baraboo and one time having Aunt Velma make me a beautiful yellow and blue checked skirt which I loved. I also remember her making liver. YUK! Didn't like it then. Still don't like it. 😁. But your Mom made me eat it anyway. Hugs to all of you. Candy and Bob Pharo

  • January 27, 2023

    I'm so sorry to hear about Aunt Velma. My deepest sympathy to her family. Sherry (Schulenburg) and Craig Barnsley

  • January 27, 2023

  • January 26, 2023

    Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. I was priveleged to get to know Velma through her daughter Vivian who is one of my closest friends. She was a lovely and classy lady.

  • January 25, 2023

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