Cecelia Venzke
Cecelia D. Venzke, age 94, of Milan, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at The Homeplace of Dorchester under the tender care of Hope Hospice.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Milan. Father George Graham will preside Interment to follow at St. Thomas Catholic Cemetery. Family and friends are welcome from 9 a.m. until time of the service Tuesday at the church. The Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford is entrusted with the arrangements.
Cecelia was born on May 14, 1929, the daughter of Albert and Sadie (Speck) Hackel in the Town of Holton. She graduated from Abbotsford High School as the salutatorian. On June 5, 1948, Cecelia was united in marriage to Benno Venzke. He preceded her in death in May of 2002. They farmed in the Town of Holton from 1948-1985 and raised ten children.
Cecelia was an active member of St. Thomas Catholic Church and was an Eucharistic Minister for 25 years. She volunteered at the Abbotsford Nursing Home. Cecelia had a craft business, enjoyed quilting, crocheting, gardening, cross country skiing and had a love of nature. Most importantly, she loved and cherished her family and left a loving legacy.
Cecelia is survived by her nine children: David (Judy) of Athens, Allan (Susan) of Athens, Dennis of Abbotsford, Karen (Doug) Repking of Stratford, Sharon (Arnie) Riese of Medford, Mary Ann (Randy) Stange of Owen, Larry (Rhonda) of Athens, BJ (Julie) of Athens and Patrick (Lynn) of Dorchester; 32 grandchildren and 59 great-grandchildren. She is further survived by two sisters-in-law: Theresa Hackel of Marshfield and Audrey Venzke of Stevens Point; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son, Bruce; an infant son, Joseph; two grandsons: Mitchell Venzke and Oakley Venzke; three brothers and one sister: Isadore Hackel, Raymond “Bud” Hackel, Marie Hummer and Howard Hackel.
The family would like to thank Hope Hospice and the Dorchester Homeplace for their support, care and kindness.
Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com.
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