Violet M. Haelterman

She was born in Hermansville, the fifth of 10 children, to Alex and Jennie (Paquin) Raiche. She attended Hermansville schools and Chicago Nursing School. She was a World War II veteran, serving in France.

She married Edward Haelterman, also of Hermansville, on Aug. 10, 1946. They made their home in Lansing, and then, West Lafayette, Ind. while Ed went to school. He later taught at Purdue University and preceded Violet in death on Jan. 9, 2005. In 2016, Violet relocated to Green Bay, Wis. to be closer to family.

She is survived by two sisters, Theresa Jasken and Ann Marie Poupore; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Violet was preceded in death by five brothers: Donald, Stanley, Clarence, Joseph and Ralph; and two sisters: Eleanor (Ted) Ayotte and Flora Raiche; brothers-in-law: Francis Jasken, Norbert Poupore, Julius (Evelene) Haelterman; and sister in law: Evelyn (Oliver) Lindgren.

Violet M. Haelterman

Visitation with social distancing will be held at St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Hermansville on Saturday June 6 from 10 a.m. until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. with Father Jacek Wtyklo officiating. Burial will follow in Meyer Township Cemetery.

Anderson Diehm Funeral Home in Stephenson, is assisting the family with arrangements.