Died Tuesday March 26, 2019 at home.
Violet was born September 28, 1925 on a farm near Arlington, NE. to Paul and Elsie 'Dahlkoetter' Knecht. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church north of Arlington. After graduation from Arlington High School in 1944, she moved to Fremont and worked at Gamble-Skogmo and Kimberchicks Hatchery for a few years. In 1976 she went to work for Jacobs Floral and Bridal Shoppe, purchasing the bridal shop in 1983. In 1996 she sold the shop and retired.
She married Victor H. Stork on April 27, 1947 and he died on November 4, 2002.
She belonged to Trinity Lutheran Church where she was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Women, Trinity Quilting group, Ladies Aid and card club. She volunteered at Fremont Area Medical Center for 18 years.
Survivors:
Daughters Rita Smith of Fremont
Diane (Gary) Feldman of Litchfield
Sons Kevin (Terry) Stork of Elkhorn
Dale (Kathy) Stork of Arlington
Survivors also include grandchildren, Mitch and Cassie Feldman, Dan and Clarissa Feldman, all of Litchfield; Nick and Laura Smith of Omaha; Kristina and Randy Swift of Fremont, and Jason Stork of Cedar Bluffs.
Great-grandchildren, Caydence, Knox and Kenna Feldman of Litchfield, Jayden and Amara Swift of Fremont, Miles Smith of Omaha, and Otto Stork of Omaha.
Violet was preceded in death by her husband and sisters Lucille Knecht and Darleen Schmidt.
The funeral will be 10:30am Friday, March 29 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Fremont. Lunch will follow the service with the burial to follow lunch in St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, north of Arlington. Visitation will be Thursday from 3pm to 8pm with the family receiving friends from 6pm to 8pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont. Memorials are suggested to Trinity Lutheran Church, Trinity Lutheran School and Trinity's Katie Comfort Dog Ministry.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(5)
Eunice Smith & Family
Corte Madera, CA Sunday, March 31, 2019 Our thoughts and prayers to all Vi's Family & Friends.Such very fond memory's of our visits together.
What a true blessing to have such a remarkable lady in all our lives!
Eunice Smith & Family
Bob
Fremont, NE Friday, March 29, 2019 My condolences to the family. She was a fine lady. God bless you allSandy McDuffee
Fremont, NE Thursday, March 28, 2019 Rita my sincere condolences to all of your family I still remember girl scouts in your basement........Vi had a wonderful life ...many blessings on the days ahead SandyVirginia Larsen
Bennington, NE Thursday, March 28, 2019 I was very sorry to hear of your mothers death. She lived a long life but for us it is never long enough. I always enjoyed visiting with her at Uncle Curt and Aunt Darleen’s. She was a faithful servant and wonderful lady. We were all blessed to know her. My prayers are with you all.Mary Thomsen
, NE Tuesday, March 26, 2019 What an amazing women who lived such a wonderful life. So sorry to hear of her passing. I have many great memories of her and Vic. She leaves behind her a legacy of children and grandchildren she loved so much! My sympathies to the entire Stork family.