Velma Green

Velma Green, 84, of Long Prairie passed away on Thursday, July 9 at the Long Prairie Nursing Home. Funeral services were held at Peace United Church in Long Prairie on Tuesday, July 14, 2015, 10:30 a.m. with Kali Christensen officiating. Interment was held at Pleasant Mound Cemetery, Clotho.
Velma was born August 7, 1930 to Roy and Alice (Beach) Holt. She grew up on a farm in Burleene Township in Todd County with two sisters and five brothers. Velma attended Eagle Bend Country School and Eagle Bend High School. She worked at Jack’s Café and Don’s Super Value. On April 25, 1953, Velma married the love of her life Dwane “Ole” Green. Together they had four children: Bob, Deb, Sue, and Steve. Velma worked at Homecrest furniture factory for nine years. Velma and Ole worked on their farm until retiring in 1991. Velma enjoyed crocheting, embroidering, sewing, gardening, cooking, and making quilts. One of Velma’s favorite things was dancing and listening while Ole played his accordion for social functions or family gatherings.
Velma is survived by her children: Deb (Kevin) Blake of Long Prairie, Sue (Ron) Moller of Long Prairie, and Steve (Barb) Green of Ramsey; six grandchildren: Nate Green, Sarah Blake, Shannon Green, Kristen (David) Determan, Megan Moller (Jon Nelson), and Travis Moller; seven great-granddaughters; siblings: Wesley (Myrtle) Holt, Donna Kotval, Kenny (June) Holt, and Gale (LuAnn) Holt; and many nieces and nephews.
Velma was preceded in death by her parents; husband, brothers: Duane and Melvin; sister Irene, and son Bob.
Velma will be remembered as a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Her family will miss her laugh, smile, and great cooking.
Casket bearers were Velma’s grandchildren: Nate Green, Shannon Green, Sarah Blake, Kristen and David Determan, Megan Moller and Jon Nelson, and Travis Moller.