Vernice Lenz

Fond du Lac - Vernice (Vern) Lenz, 94, of The WoodLands of Fond du Lac, went to eternal life on October 5, 2020. She was born on July 20, 1926, in Campbellsport, WI, the daughter of Reuben and Matilda Backhaus. Vern went to Campbellsport High School and the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.

On April 4, 1947, she married Bill Lenz, at St. Lucas Church in Kewaskum. Before raising her family, she worked as an elementary school teacher. She taught in Wautoma and at Columbus School in Campbellsport. She was actively involved in Trinity Lutheran Ladies' Aid in Dundee and Waucousta Womens' Club. Vern enjoyed her grandchildren and all nature, especially bird watching.

Survivors include: Dede Speder of Tucson, AZ, and her children Jeff (Jelene) and Scott; Cheryl Lenz (Bill) of Evanston, IL, and her daughters Tatiana Calvo and Amara (Alfredo) Calvo-Hernandez; Michele Van Hulle (Gary) of Prescott Valley, AZ, and her children Ben (Michelle) Corcoran and Nicole Corcoran; Bill Lenz (Valerie) of Henderson, NV, and their sons William (Shelley), Jackson (Laura) and Taylor (Nasslynne); Sheila Brzeski (Matt) of Greenfield, WI, and her daughter Tonya (Andy) Kabele; Chari Purchatzke (Lee) of Dallas City, IL, and their sons Tyson (Malinda) and Ross (fiancé, Lauren). She also had 13 great grandchildren: Morgan and Matthew Speder, Santiago and Marco Hernandez, Audrey, Nora and Liam Corcoran, Davis and Layla Lenz, Madison and Aiden Lenz, Alexandra Kabele, Nolan and Graydon Purchatzke. She is further survived by one sister, Beatrice Dins of Dundee.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, a sister Dorothy Pieper of Eden, and a brother, 2nd Lt. Delbert Backhaus, killed in Normandy in WW II.

Due to the covid restrictions, a private burial will be held at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Dundee. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be gifted in Vern's name to Hospice Hope 239 Trowbridge Dr. Fond du Lac, WI 54937, St. Peter's Lutheran Church 1600 S. Main St. Fond du Lac, WI 54937 or Trinity Lutheran Church of Dundee W494 Elm St. Campbellsport, WI 53010.

The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to Pastors Michael Zuberbier and Matthew Guse of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Dr. Michael Sergi, the wonderful people of WoodLands of Fond du Lac and Hospice Hope.

Twohig Funeral Home in Fond du Lac is assisting the family.

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Published by Fond du Lac Reporter from Oct. 5 to Oct. 7, 2020.

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Michael Sergi MD

October 12, 2020

Bill, Val and Shield. So sorry to hear of your loss. I have been privileged to care for your mother over many years. She was always cheerful, grateful and kind with me. Shiela thanks for always being available to bring her to our visits. It was instrumental in providing her with good care. You were always so kind and sweet to her. I am sorry that I retired before her passing and miss our connection. You were all fortune to have had such special parents. God bless all of you.
Michael Sergi

Marlys Belden

October 9, 2020

Val &Bill and family
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.Thinking of you at this time of your loss. Thoughts and prayers to all

William Quiceno

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Russ and Sue Kamphuis

October 6, 2020

Bill and Valarie. Please accept our sympathies on the passing of your Mother. We remember her well. God’s Blessing. Russ and Sue Kamphuis

William A Quiceno

October 6, 2020

My condolences to Cheryl and her family. During our many lunches at work, Cheryl would talk about her visits to her mother and keep us updated. Sorry to hear the news. God Bless.

Doug and Barb Knutzen (Fretschel)

October 6, 2020

Our prayers and sympathy are with all of you. Vern always committed her time and energies to her Lord, her family and friends, her warmth and kindness made everyone feel welcomed. Growing up I spent so much time in her home, a gathering place for all who knew the Lenz, Pieper and Dins families. She was such a dear friend of my mom Luise. Rest In Peace in the perfect joy of heaven.

Kathie Loser

October 5, 2020

Dear Beaty, and Lenz Family,
So sorry to hear of Vern's death. I will be praying for you all. I hope these verses gives you comfort: "The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end, they are new every morning." Lamentations 3:22-23
My Dad, Henry W. Brown, treasured Delbert so much (they went through basic training together). I fondly remember spending time with "Grandpa and Grandma" Backhaus and your families when we visited Wisconsin.

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