Velma C. Setzler

November 8, 1928 - January 2, 2020

BLISSFIELD—Velma C. “Granny” Setzler, age 91, of Blissfield, died Thursday, January 2, 2020, at the Hospice of Lenawee Home in Adrian, surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 8, 1928, in Adrian, the daughter of the late Paul and Eva (Catlin) Griewahn. She married Maurice C. Setzler on December 7, 1946, and he preceded her in death on July 6, 2001. Velma is fondly remembered by her family for her spirited personality and love of life. She had exceptional talents, including crafting, cooking, and baking. She and her sister started the original donut shop in Blissfield. She was locally known for making wedding cakes as well as furnishing cookies at countless youth sporting events at Blissfield Schools. Velma enjoyed bingo and was an avid sports fan, and she was a faithful advocate of Blissfield Little League as well as a fan of the University of Michigan sports. Prior to ailing health, she attended Crossroads Community Church in Adrian. The true matriarch of her family, her life revolved around her family and extended family, many of which she had the privilege of nurturing at a young age. Later in life she enjoyed special relationships with her “pride and joy”, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, that will forever be treasured. Surviving are her daughters, Linda Ganun of Blissfield and Sue Ellen (Henry) Mapes of Adrian; a sister, Eva Moore of Adrian; two grandchildren, Matt (Michelle) Ganun of Blissfield and Michelle (Matt) Yeagley of Brighton, MI; five beloved great-grandchildren, Gavin and Tyler Ganun, and Reese, Harper and Lincoln Yeagley; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Glenwood, Clarence and Gerald Griewahn; and four sisters, Betty Sluder, Helen Borders, Della Bender, and Jernice Sedlacek. A funeral service for Velma will be held Sunday, January 5, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. at Wagley Funeral Home Tagsold Chapel, Blissfield, with Pastor Jack Blaker officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant View Cemetery in Blissfield. Visitation will also be held on Sunday, from noon until the service. Memorial contributions in Granny’s memory may be made to Hospice of Lenawee or Crossroads Community Church. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.WagleyFuneralHomes.com.