Violette Elizabeth-Matilda Getsfred (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Violette Elizabeth-Matilda Getsfred, daughter of Henry and Dorothee Steckelberg Onken, was born August 1, 1935, in Palmer, Iowa. She departed this life Wednesday, October 27, 2010, in her home, near Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of seventy-five years, two months, and twenty-six days.
On September 23, 1971, she was united in marriage to Robert Francis Getsfred, and they shared the last thirty-nine years.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother-in-law, Herman Claussen; and two nephews.
Violette is survived by her husband, Robert, of the home; three daughters, Anna Michlen, and her husband, Jeff, of Santa Clarita, California, Becky Howerton, and her husband, Dennis, of Lebanon, Missouri, and Meredith Allen, and her husband, Steve, of Belton, Missouri; five sons, Bob Getsfred, and his wife, Inetta, of Dayton, Ohio, Chris Getsfred, and his wife, Colleen, of St. Louis, Missouri, Michael Getsfred, of Creston, Iowa, Eric Getsfred, and his wife, Kristin, and Raymond Getsfred, all of Louisville, Kentucky; nineteen grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a sister, Vivalore Claussen, of Rolfe, Iowa; two nieces; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
She was born and raised in Palmer, Iowa, and graduated from Palmer High School. In addition to being a devoted homemaker, Violette worked as a medical secretary at Fort Dodge for several years. After she and Robert were married, they made their home in the Lebanon, Missouri area. Violette had been a volunteer Pink Lady at the local hospital and had also worked at Cackle Hatchery for a time.
Violette was a very active member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Camdenton, where she was particularly involved in WELCA.
In her spare time she liked quilting, and made quilts to donate to the hospital and the Show Me Youth Home. She had a love for animals, especially cats, and also liked working in her garden. Her family was very important to her and she greatly enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Violette was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate her life and know that her family and friends will cherish the wonderful memories she created for them throughout the years.
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