Velma A. Gruntzel

Our Loving mother Velma A. Gruntzel, 90, of La Crosse, WI, Joined our father on Thursday, March 26, 2020. She was born in Taylor, WI, on January 18, 1930 to John and Myrtle (Grandall) Julson. She married Orville Gruntzel on July 28, 1948. Velma spent her life mostly in the health care field. She enjoyed her time spent at Jellystone Campground in Warrens, WI, where she maintained a permanent site. She also enjoyed making quilts and afghans for her children and grandchildren.

Velma is survived by her children JoAnn, Ron (Pat), Terry (Rita), Randy, Leslie, David, Dale (Vonda), Mark (Dolce), her two pugs “Molly” and “Missy”; nineteen grandchildren, twenty four great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren, two sisters Margaret Steien and Muriel (Ted) Fisher. She was preceded in death her husband Orville, son Jerel, son in law Roger Henderson and sister and brothers in law.

The family would like to thank Mayo Health System Hospice for the help they provided Velma at home.

Memorial services will be held at a later date and will be announced by Schumacher-Kish Funeral and Cremation Services La Crosse chapel.