Ventia Liebert
Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On August 18, 2014 @ 3:09 pm In 2014,Obituaries,Uncategorized | 4 Comments
Venita Liebert
Venita Almeda Liebert passed away at the age of 89 on August 16, 2014 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN. Venita was born February 17, 1925 to Robert and Wilma (Simmerman) Smith in Le Sueur, MN. She grew up and attended school in the Belle Plaine area. Venita loved spending time with her siblings, Leward, Lyle, Robert, Norma, Doris and Mary Alice.
Venita married Roy Johnson in 1942, and they were blessed with three wonderful children, Vivian, Carl and Wilma. They later divorced, and Venita then married Joe Liebert. Together Joe and Venita farmed land in Jordan, MN for many years. Venita also worked for many years as a certified nursing assistant at Valley View in Jordan and in Rogers, Arkansas where she moved after Joe passed away.
After retiring, Venita moved back to Minnesota and lived in Rochester with her daughter, Wilma. She loved spending time with her family and friends. She was always baking special treats for those she loved. Venita had a strong faith and was an active member of Victory Baptist Church where she touched many lives and received many blessings in return.
Venita will be remembered always by her loving children, Carl Johnson and Wilma Vaught; grandchildren, Robin, Andrew (Debra), Stacy, Joe, Rosemary (Cooper), Brian (Kelly), Brad (Brenda); 16 great-grandchildren ; 1 great-great-grandson; sisters, Norma (Ray) Reiter, Doris Rushmeyer; sister-in-law, Lyla Smith; son-in-law, Gilbert Manning; other loving relatives and friends.
There to greet Venita in Heaven is her husband, Joe Liebert; daughter, Vivian Manning; parents, Robert and Wilma Smith; siblings, Leward Smith, Lyle Smith, Robert Smith and Mary Alice Busse.
Pall Bearers for Venita are Andrew Manning, Nate Manning, Brian Vaught, Brad Vaught, Brandon Vaught, Joe Johnson, David Gamradt and Cooper Kurdziolek.
The Celebration of Life Service is Thursday, August 21, 2014 at 1:00 PM with visitation one hour prior at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, Jordan. Pastor Darrel Mohler will preside. Special Music provided by Brenda Vaught and Rebekah Mohler. Venita will be laid to rest next to her beloved Joe at Spirit Hill Cemetery in Jordan.
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I remember your mom well. She was a very nice lady. Our families were together some when we were young. Vivian and I were friends and played together often. I remember one time being at your house and your mom made fudge. It was so good. My mom and dad were Roy and Clarice Personius. I think of your family when I come to Jordan as I go past the farm on the hill. Our sympathy to your family. May the Lord give you comfort.
I am Mary Jo Devines daughter also, Venita was deeply loved by all of us. She worked with our grandmother and mom at Valley View in Jordan.
She also live across the ally from grandma, Evelyn Moriarty. When we would go visit grandma the first question from my sister’s and I was can we go to Venitas house. We would run over there and she would let us in as if she were waiting for us to get there. She always had cookies and milk for us to snack on and sat and visited with us as if what we had to say was interesting!
What a jewel of a human she was. She has been missed through the years, and thought of fondly quite often
Know that you are in our prayers
Joanne Devine O’Loughlin
I will always be thankful for the friendship, kindness and love that Venita showered on our family. She is part of some of my favorite childhood memories. She made the world a better place. I am very thankful that God brought her into our lives. May His comfort and peace fill your hearts as you grieve the lose of this precious lady.
Sincerely, Geri Devine Pratt
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Venita was our Santa claus. My mom Mary jo Devine worked w/ Venita in Jordan. We were a poor family and many many years the only gifts we got were from her. My family has always remembered her and have paid the kindness forward to others now in need.
She wasnt just a Christmas gift. She and my mom were good friends. My mom has been gone 25 years now and we still are so thankful for their relationship. When I drive by the old house in Jordan i always would wonder where she was and how she was doing. Now i know she is in Heaven!
God be with you during this time,
Sheila