Velma Lorraine Taubenheim

1932 - 2025

Velma Lorraine Taubenheim, 93, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, was called to her eternal home Sept. 29, 2025.

Born Jan. 31, 1932, on the family farm nine miles north of Shelton, Velma was the daughter of Clarence and Hulda Baade.

She was baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran faith at Zion Lutheran Church in rural Shelton where she attended parochial school.

Velma graduated from Wood River High School in 1949.

On Oct. 23, 1955, she was united in marriage to Gerald Taubenheim in Kearney.

The couple lived in Lawton, Okla. during Gerald's time in the service, later settling in Broken Bow in 1957, where they raised their five children.

Velma's organizational skills quickly became the backbone of the family. She mastered the art of scheduling activities, events and routines for a busy, large family with grace.

More importantly, she was the heart of the Taubenheim family home.

Velma had a strong faith, believing that one should always serve the Lord with gladness.

As a lifelong member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, she dedicated much of her time to the church, teaching Sunday School, Vacation Bible School and serving in numerous roles with the ladies' group.

Her talents extended beyond the church, as she enjoyed sewing, quilting, gardening and spending time with her crochet and Extension clubs.

Those who knew Velma will always remember her for her homemade noodles, chocolate pie and her unwavering love of ice cream.

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband Gerald of 69 years; their five children, spouses and families - two sons Donald (Sherri) Taubenheim of Proctorville, Ohio, and Scott Taubenheim (Babette Manske) of Panama City Beach, Fla.; three daughters, all in Nebraska, Julie (Rick) Roby of Grand Island, D'Ette (Jeff) Scholtz of Grand Island and Kylie (Roger) Miller of Dorchester.

She is also survived by ten grandchildren Zachary (Holly) Taubenheim of South Bloomfield, Ohio; Kyle (Olivia) Taubenheim of Cincinnati, Ohio; Jessica Taubenheim of Charleston, W. Va.; Brenton (Tiffany) Roby of Bennet; Amanda (Matt) Matejka of Lincoln; Kayla Scholtz (John Gits) of Phillips; Ryan Scholtz of Grand Island; Brittnie (Kyle) Kotrous of Lincoln; LeAnn Miller of Gibbon, Minn.; and Kendra (Trev) Shibuya of Norcross, Ga.

Velma was also blessed with 20 great-grandchildren; two sisters Luetta Lammers of Hazard and Ruby Hatfield of Kearney; sister-in-law Venia Whitesel of Broken Bow; and a host of nieces; and nephews.

Visitation and funeral services were at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Broken Bow Friday, Oct. 3, from 5-7 p.m.

A service celebrating her life took place Saturday, Oct. 4, at 1 p.m., with Pastor Ted Bodjanac officiating. Burial followed at the Broken Bow Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the Prairie Pioneer Center or St. Paul's Lutheran Church.

Govier Brothers Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.

Online words of remembrance or condolences may be left at www.govierbrothers.com