Velma Mae Baier Geib of Wolcott passed away June 6, 2016 at 4:30 a.m. surrounded by her family at Franciscan St Elizabeth Health. Velma was born on Jan 5, 1917 to Peter and Cynthia (Nussbaum) Baier.

She graduated from Remington High School and Central Normal College where she received her teaching degree. Velma taught elementary grades at Wadena, Gilboa, Remington and Wolcott.

Velma married Donald Ranier Geib on June 1, 1939 and he preceded her in death June 18, 2003.

Don and Velma farmed for over 70 years. Velma helped on the farm driving the grain trucks to the elevator and preparing many, many delicious meals for the farm crews. Velma always had a large garden and enjoyed canning, freezing, and baking from all of her fresh produce. She was a wonderful cook and baker.

Velma was on the Wolcott Library Board, worked the voting center for many years and was a member of Eastern Star for over 50 years. She enjoyed the two bridge clubs that she participated in. Velma was a member of the Wolcott United Methodist Church and active in the church’s Martha Circle.

Surviving are her loving daughters, Janet Geib of Fort Wayne, Connie Snyder of Lafayette, 2 grandchildren Bart (Amy) Snyder of Wolcott, Jennifer (Larry) Robinson of Liberty MO, and 5 great grandchildren and 1 great, great grandson with another on the way. She was preceded in death by her brother Lowell Baier and her sister, Lorene Baier Richardson.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at the Wolcott United Methodist Church. Viewing will be from 2-3:00 pm with Funeral service at 3:00 pm. Burial to follow at the Remington Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the Wolcott United Methodist Church, PO Box 234 Wolcott IN 47995.

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