Velna Irene Waite
Velna was born September 24, 1937 in Portage, Wisconsin to Lee and Emma (Vondrak) Dye. She graduated from Adams-Friendship High School in 1956. Velna married Ronald John Waite Sr. on April 20, 1956 in Adams. She worked at the Adams County Moundview Hospital as a nurse and later at Castle Rock Container before she and Ron purchased and owned Ron’s Body Shop for many years. Following retirement, she spent many years actively working in and around the community.
Velna enjoyed the outdoors, taking care of her animals, gardening, and attending a good rummage sale. She also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and was known to carve their names into pumpkins she grew.
Velna was preceded in death by her parents: Lee and Emma Dye; husband, Ronald Waite Sr.; sisters: Lucille Duir, Violet Premo, Vivian (Roger) Weir; brothers: Leonard (Bobbie) Dye and William (Elka) Dye; son, Randall (Diane) Waite; and daughter, Debra Waite.
She is survived by her son, RJ (Janet) Waite Jr.; daughters: Krystal (Rick) Roenneburg and Sonya Waite Johnson; 16 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life gathering will be held at a later date.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
So very sorry to hear of the family loss. Sending sincere condolences to all of her family and friends
Velna was a very nice lady and had an extremely unique name you do not forget. My condolences to the family and all that knew her.
I’m sorry i just seen this. RJ, Sonja and Krystal I am sorry for your loss. I will be praying for the family.
Thoughts and prayers with your family at this time of your loss. She was such a sweet person and so much fun to talk to.
I am sorry to hear about the loss. My condolences to the family.
Sorry for your loss.
Velna, you were such a wonderful lady. It’s so sad to know you are gone, but I bet you make a beautiful angel! Rest is peace lovely lady. You will be dearly missed.
For the family: I’m so sorry for your loss. Velna will forever be remembered as a very remarkable and lovely lady!
To Velma Waites family.So sorry for your loss. You mother was a very special woman n friend to me. Growing up she was a caring n precious lady. I will Miss her dearly. Sorry that I couldn’t be there for you.
So sorry for your family’s loss. Sincere condolences to all. RIP Velna.
Sending love, prayers, and sympathy. I remember Velna as a happy, warm-hearted, strong woman in my childhood. She loved her family and did everything in her power to take care of them. I am so sorry for your loss.
So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She was in my class in school(Ruth Solchenberger). Dean is Ronnie’s cousin.
RJ and family
So sorry to hear of ur Mom’s passing…such a sweet person. Always had time to stop and chat for a bit when we would run into each other.
Condolences from my family, to all of your family. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this heartbreaking and difficult time.
Know that Velna will be remembered fondly. Hugs to you all…..❤️
Velna had a heart of gold. She always had a smile and kind words! Our deepest sympathy to the entire family.
Velna was a good person. Always willing to stop & chat. We had known her for many years. Prayers & blessings to all her family,
So sorry for your loss, always a nice person
So sorry for your family’s loss.
Sorry guys You know how I felt about your Mom and Dad
So sorry for your families loss! She was a wonderful lady! She will be missed dearly!
Ray and I send our condolences and prayers to Velna’s family, she was a wonderful lady and will be missed by the entire community.
So sorry for you loss,she was such a wonderful lady and she was so proud of her grandchildren,she talked about her family every time we met. Prayers to you all.
RJ and family, So sorry for your family’s loss. My prayers are with you. she always had a smile on her face when I came into the shop and helped her at Ace. She was a lovely lady. R.I.P.
I’m so sorry for the loss of Velna. There are memories I hold close – of the all the times our families spent together while I was growing up. Velna made everyone feel they belonged. I remember biking to the Waites home often, just to be welcomed by an open door and Velna’s smile. And something cooking on the stove. Sending sincere condolences as I know she will be greatly missed by her family.
I am so very sorry to the Waite family. She was truly a bright light in a dark world.
Thoughts and prayers for you and your family during this time.🙏
She will be dearly missed
Our sincere condolences. Thinking of your family!
So sorry for your family’s loss……
My deepest sympathy to the Waite family. Velna was a very sweet lady and always enjoyed talking with her.
To the family of Velnamy deepest condolences to all. I always loved talking to Velna when she came to my garage sales, seeing her at one, cenex or where ever we ran into each other. She was so proud to talk of her children and great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. I always worried about her when she had her surgeries. The last time I seen her we talked so much weblost track of time. I will greatly miss her so much and our conversations. May God Bless all of you.
So hard to say Goodbye. Our sincere sympathy to you all. Hang on and cherish all your memories! Dennis and Judy
Loved Velna! What a kind woman. Sorry for your loss…our prayers are with the family.
A sweet soul and so funny. Loved her stamina and feisty nature. We find comfort in believing she is with Ron and hopefully sitting and watching the deer together. Our prayers and love to you as you all carry on.
So sorry for your loss.
Cherish all the memories!
Sonya and Krystal, so sorry to hear about your mom. She was one special lady. I remember her having some of the most beautiful gardens growing up. She will be missed. Hugs and prayers go out to you.
So sorry for your loss. She was always so sweet when I lived across the street when I was a kid. She will be missed
I am so sorry for your loss RJ, Krystal, and family. I am so grateful for the memories I have of Velna, my bonus mom. She was always so kind and caring. I loved her a lot and I’m going to miss her.
Our prayers are with your family. Sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss. Our sympathy to Velna’s family.
So sorry for your loss of your Mother , grandma & great grandma my prayers & thoughts are with you!
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Sending prayers to the family during this difficult time
So sorry for your loss
So sorry to hear of her passing. We had many great conversations through the years when we had businesses across the street from each other. Our condolences to RJ, Sonya, and Crystal.
I’m am so sorry for your loss! She was the sweetest most helpful women. She will be missed!
Such a sweet woman! I will miss her coming into Cenex! My thoughts and prayers are with her friends and family!
RJ and Family,
I am truly sorry for your loss. Thinking of you.
Hugs and prayers
JoLynn Bakovka
Rj, Krystal and Sonya families, so very sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Velna will always hold a special place in my heart as I was growing up every encounter was like a second mom to me. She and Ron and my Dad can all watch over us knowing they still have the better stories. Sincere condolences
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Velna was such a sweet lady. We are thinking of you all.
RJ and family, sincere condolences to you all. She is now resting peacefully in His loving arms.
So sorry for your loss. Sincere condolences to the Waite family
So sorry for your loss
So, sorry for your families loss. We will miss seeing her drive by and the conversations we had.
My condolences to the family. What wonderful memories I have of her from my childhood.
To the Waite family and friends, We are so sorry for your loss. We send our most sincere condolences and a hug. Just know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
I’m sorry for your family’s loss, she was a nice woman, always cheerful, and out going. My condolences to the family.
So sorry on your loss. May God family friends comfort you during this difficult tome
Sorry for your loss
So sorry for your loss. She was a special person.
R.J. and family, sorry for your loss.
I have many memories of Velna, she was always so pleasant to talk to. She sure enjoyed Beanie Baby collecting! May she rest in peace. My condolences to you RJ and families.
Sympathy and condolences to the Waite family.
Sympathy and condolences to the Waite damily.
We are so sad to read this! What a good soul. She always had time to say hello and let you know she cared. It was never ‘lip service’ – she really DID care. She was kind hearted, and it showed in everything she did. You are all in our thoughts and prayers for comfort and peace.
Sorry for your loss!
There’s a big sadness in my heart for the Waite family in hearing this news.
Velna was just such a joy to know. Always, she had a smile and time to chat.
Our loss is Heaven’s gain.
Heartbreaking. hugs, 🙏 for all. i always enjoyed talking with her. she will be missed.
RJ, Hop, Krystal, and the entire family, I am so very sorry for the loss of your mom. We shared some great years as you kids and our kids were growing up. I will cherish every memory. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. 🙏🙏. I love all of you. RIP Velna.
Velna was one of a kind. I remember her buying hanging crystal angels for the grandkids. Enjoy your gardening in heaven . Rubber and Teresa Marti.
So very sorry for the families loss
So sorry for your family’s loss. She was always such a joy to see when you walked into the shop.