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Vivian M. Lenius, 94 of Waterloo passed away on Friday, October 18, 2019 at Aurora Summit Hospital with her husband and family members at her side.
Vivian was born on December 3, 1924 in Huron, South Dakota the daughter of Walter and Florence (Snedeker) Miller.
She married the love of her life Herbert Lenius on June 7, 1987 at St. John Lutheran Church in Waterloo and the couple enjoyed 32 years of marriage. Vivian owned and operated V & W Grocery, liquor and deli store in Pawhuska, Oklahoma for many years. She was active in a number of organizations including: BPW, Pythian Sisters, Sunshine girls and Pawhuska Roundup club, then working for Visiting Nurses in Madison; the Ladies Auxiliary for the VFW; Lion's Club; American Legion; Meals on Wheels; and also served sandwiches for the American Red Cross blood drive. In her free time she enjoyed sewing, crafts, baking and especially baking Christmas cut out cookies with grandchildren and neighborhood children. She especially loved making Rice Krispie treats for Halloween trick or treat. Above all she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and will be greatly missed by those who were blessed to have known her.
Vivian is survived by her husband Herbert, children: Gene (Vicki) Gullet; Marcy (Jim) Orcutt; Judi (Jim) Row; Debra (Al) Stein; Tama (Ron) Griffin; Kathy Kramer; and David (Paula) Lenius. Eighteen grandchildren and twenty three great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
She is preceded in death by her son Leroy, great-grandchild Gage, and her parents.
A funeral service for Vivian will be held at 12:00pm on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church in Waterloo with Rev. James Adomeit presiding. Visitation will be held at the church from 5-7pm on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 and from 11:00am until the time of service on Thursday. Vivian will be laid to rest at Oak Hill Cemetery in Waterloo immediately following the service.
Memorials in Vivian's honor to St. John Ev. Lutheran Church would be appreciated.
Pederson-Nowatka Funeral Home- Waterloo is caring for the family.
To place an online condolence please visit www.pn-fh.com.
Pederson-Nowatka Funeral Home
Funeral Service & Cemetery
Address:
143 S Washington St, Waterloo, WI 53594
Phone: (920) 478-2133
Former long time Pawhuska resident Vivian Gullett Lenius, born December 24, 1924 passed away on October 18, 2019. Vivian lived in Pawhuska for 30+ years having first relocated with George Wesley Gullett from Long Beach, California in 1954. Having relocated to Madison, WI upon his death Vivian met and married lifelong Wisconsin resident Herbert Lenius.
During her time in Pawhuska Vivian was active in several organizations. These included BPW, Pythian Sisters, Sunshine Girls, and the Pawhuska Round Up Club. Additionally, Vivian, along with Wes and later individually, owned and operated the V&W Grocery stores.
Prior to owning the grocery store, Vivian worked first at the Pawhuska Garment Factory and then as bookkeeper for Weber Wholesale.
To her children she showed unending support in their activities as well as serving as an example in the various endeavors of the family such as the Friday night auctions, the Saturday night dances, working and supporting the Pawhuska Roundup Club as a volunteer, and making sure they give opportunities for band and dance.
Vivian was proceeded in death by the before mentioned George Wesley Gullett and their eldest son, Wesley LeRoy Gullett.
She is survived by their son Gene Gullett-wife Vickie, daughter Marcy Orcutt-husband Jim, and daughter Judy Row-husband Jim. Additionally, 8 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
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