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Valetta E. Gautsche VanValkenburg

Birth	:	26 Jul 1931 Wauseon, Fulton County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	27 Jan 2022 Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio, USA
Burial	:	Riverview Memory Gardens, Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2938995, -84.2583008
Description	:	Valetta E. VanValkenburg, age 90 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Friday morning, January 28, 2022 at Certus Healthcare Center in Defiance. She was born on July 26, 1931 to Lawrence and Inez (Wyse) Gautsche in Archbold, Ohio. On August 16, 1953 she married Duane "Dewey" VanValkenburg who survives. Valetta was a school bus driver for nine years at Tinora Schools. She was a member of the National Association of the VanValkenburg(h)s. In her leisure time she enjoyed crossword puzzles, square dances and attending antique truck shows. Valetta treasured her time spent with her... Read More	Valetta E. VanValkenburg, age 90 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Friday morning, January 28, 2022 at Certus Healthcare Center in Defiance. She was born on July 26, 1931 to Lawrence and Inez (Wyse) Gautsche in Archbold, Ohio. On August 16, 1953 she married Duane "Dewey" VanValkenburg who survives. Valetta was a school bus driver for nine years at Tinora Schools. She was a member of the National Association of the VanValkenburg(h)s. In her leisure time she enjoyed crossword puzzles, square dances and attending antique truck shows. Valetta treasured her time spent with her family and friends. Valetta is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Dewey VanValkenburg of Defiance, her daughter, Kathi (Chet) Nagel of Defiance, and her sons, Terry (Traci) VanValkenburg of Cumming, GA,and Scott (Kim) VanValkenburg of Napoleon, OH. She also leaves ten grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, her sisters, Jenny Miller of Archbold, OH, and Joyce Taylor of Toledo, OH, and her brother, Lawrence (Laura) Gautsche of Comack, NY. She was preceded in death by her parents, her granddaughter, Jennifer Nagel, brother, Myrl Gautsche, and sister, Carolyn Fricke. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm at Schaffer Funeral Home in Defiance. One hour of additional visitation will be on Thursday morning before the service from 10:00 to 11:00 am. A funeral service will be at 11:00 am on Thursday, February 3rd at the funeral home, with Jim Martin officiating. Due to CDC guidelines, if you are not fully vaccinated a mask is required to enter the funeral home, and our lounge area will remain closed. Entombment will follow the service at Riverview Memory Gardens. Memorials are suggested to the Elara Caring Hospice, or to a charity of the donor's choice.

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Where is Valetta E. Gautsche VanValkenburg's memorial?
Valetta E. Gautsche VanValkenburg's memorial is located at: Riverview Memory Gardens, Defiance, Defiance County, USA.
When did Valetta E. Gautsche VanValkenburg death?
Valetta E. Gautsche VanValkenburg death on 27 Jan 2022 in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Valetta E. Gautsche VanValkenburg's memorial?
Latitude: 41.2938995
Longitude: -84.2583008

Family Members:

Parent

Lawrence Gautsche

(1907 - 1991)

Inez Wyse Gautsche

(1908 - 1996)

Siblings

Carolyn I. Gautsche Fricke

(1933 - 2009)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Riverview Memory Gardens
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2938995, -84.2583008

2. Rohn Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2963982, -84.2643967

3. Huse Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2851982, -84.2464981

4. Hohenberger Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2728004, -84.2705994

5. Stykeman-Minsel Cemetery
Independence, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2970010, -84.2931180

6. Hire Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2797012, -84.2956009

7. Parry Cemetery
Florida, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3116989, -84.2230988

8. Independence Cemetery
Independence, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2980995, -84.3019028

9. Peter Cemetery
Jewell, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3291626, -84.2569809

10. Brinkman Cemetery
Florida, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3116989, -84.2108002

11. Ayersville Cemetery
Ayersville, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2518500, -84.2883800

12. Old Saint Stephens Lutheran Cemetery
Ayersville, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2458687, -84.2483139

13. Florida Cemetery
Florida, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3252335, -84.2016220

14. Saint Stephens Lutheran Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2366982, -84.2363968

15. Huston Cemetery
Florida, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3053017, -84.1680984

16. Hill Cemetery
Ayersville, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2242012, -84.2743988

17. Poplar Ridge Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3596992, -84.2947006

18. Brey Cemetery
Napoleon, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3534610, -84.1991170

19. Fort Defiance Burial Ground
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2875340, -84.3575200

20. Kahlo Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2789001, -84.3563995

21. Metz-Tittle Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3669014, -84.2857971

22. Presbyterian Cemetery (Defunct)
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2829850, -84.3591420

23. Saint Michaels Catholic Cemetery
Adams Ridge, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3631060, -84.3060610

24. Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3702100, -84.2291200