It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Velma D. Godeke of Deshler, Ohio, born in Defiance, Ohio, who passed away at the age of 93, on December 3, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, William Biederstedt and Frieda Biederstedt (Gerken); her husband Wilbur Godeke; her children, William Godeke and Judith Meyer; her granddaughter Kimberly Johnson; and her siblings, Fred Biederstedt, Arnold Biederstedt, Emma Cohrs, Amelia Norden, Hilda Riefers, Lavina Samlow, Laura Prigge and Martha Gruenhagen.

She is survived by : her children, Nancy Johnson (Daniel), Philip Godeke and Kenneth Godeke (Dawn); her grandson Richard Johnson; her children, Steve Johnson (Alicia), Tina Tasker (Robert), Jennifer Godeke, Kelly Godeke, Mike Meyer, Tim Meyer, Nick Meyer, Alexis Carlson (Ian), Jasper Godeke and Jerett Godeke; and her son-in-law Paul Meyer. She is also survived by 14 great grandchildren.

The family suggests memorials to St. John Lutheran Church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Feehan-Rodenberger Funeral Home, LLC