Velma Stacy Obituary

Velma Lucille Stacy

Velma Lucille Stacy, 96, of Old Fort, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at The Willows at Bellevue under Heartland Hospice Care.

She was born Oct. 4, 1927, on the home farm in Tiffin, to Lester C. and Irene (Routzahn) Hall. She married Dale L. Stacy on March 9, 1947, in Tiffin, and he preceded her in death.

Velma is survived by her children, Doris Irene (Paul) Herringshaw of Bowling Green, Dennis Lee (Jane) Stacy of Old Fort, and Douglas Lynn (Holly) Stacy of Old Fort; eight grandchildren, Sarah Brooks, Brian Herringshaw, David Stacy, Dawn Thayer, Darla Larson, Daniel Stacy, Dean Stacy, and Diana Podach; and 13 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; and two brothers, Carl Hall and Glenn Hall.

Velma was a lifelong homemaker, farmwife, and community volunteer. She was a member of Old Fort Church and 1946 graduate of Scipio-Republic High School.

Velma shared her homemaker skills with hundreds of 4-H members over the 65 years she served as a Seneca County 4-H Advisor with the Sew Sharp 4-H Club. She is credited for teaching countless young ladies the art of sewing, cooking, and community service.

She had an active role in the family farm, raising Jersey Cattle, grain crops, and vegetables. She was a part of Vel-A-Da Inc. with her husband, Dale, and eldest son, Dennis and Jane. She was an active member of Seneca County Jersey Breeders, Federated Farm Women, and Farm Bureau. She loved the county fair and volunteered in many ways over the years. She was inducted into Seneca County Ag Hall of Fame in 1986.

Other ways Velma was active in her community included Old Fort and Pomona Grange, Seneca County Republican Party, Election Day Poll Worker, Eastern Stars, Seneca County Health Board Volunteer, served as an EMT for Seneca County, and as a member of Old Fort Lions Club.

Velma was an avid sports fan and loved watching anything the kids, grandkids, or great-grandkids were playing. She'll be missed in the stands at basketball games this winter.

Velma's funeral will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Old Fort Church with the Rev. Marc Quinter officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be 4-7 p.m. Monday, July 29, 2024, at Engle-Shook Funeral Home & Crematory, Tiffin, and 10:30-11 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will follow services Tuesday at Pleasant Union Cemetery, Old Fort.

Memorial contributions may be made to Old Fort Church, Seneca County 4-H Advisory Council, or charity of the donor's choice.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.shookfamilyfh.com.