Elizabeth F. “Betty” Venvertloh, age 74, of 2930 Riverside Terrace, died on Monday, March 28, 2016 in the Good Samaritan Home. She was born on January 12, 1942 in Quincy, Illinois the daughter of Timothy & Leona (Mettemeyer) Mast. Betty attended school at St. Anthony Grade School and graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1959. She was united in marriage to Ralph F. Venvertloh on September 18, 1965 at St. Anthony Catholic Church. He survives.

Betty’s greatest joy was her family. She was always involved in her children and grandchildren’s activities and loved to see them succeed in everything they did. She was a lifelong 4-H supporter, and after many years as a member, Betty served as a club leader for Melrose Victorettes and Ellington Hilltoppers for a total of 34 years. She remained an active volunteer in the 4-H program even after retiring as a leader. Betty loved giving her time to others and also served as a volunteer librarian at St. John’s School and on various committees at Quincy Notre Dame. She never knew a stranger, and loved learning about others’ backgrounds – especially if she discovered a family connection. Betty was an avid seamstress, quilter, and cook. She was always up for a challenge, whether adjusting a family recipe, modifying a sewing pattern, or figuring out how to alter a prom or wedding dress.

In her early years, Betty worked as a teller at the Broadway National Bank. She eventually decided to stay at home to raise her growing family, but later returned to the workforce in various positions. She retired from First Bankers Trust Services, Inc in 2007.

In addition to her husband, she is also survived by:
Her FOUR CHILDREN: Barb Speckhart and her husband Brent; Janice Walbring and her husband Mark; Bob Venvertloh and his wife Pam; and Bruce Venvertloh.
THIRTEEN GRANDCHILDREN: Brittany, Daulton, and Dustin Speckhart; Kyle and Kaitlyn Walbring; Scott, Sabrina, Tim and Madison Beck and Treyton Venvertloh; and Abigail Kline, William and Michael Venvertloh
SISTER: Dolly Genenbacher,
SISTER-IN-LAW: Margie Mast
Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.

Betty was preceded in death by: her parents, brothers: Albert Mast along with his wife Evelyn; and Joseph Mast; Sisters: Virginia Huber along with her husband Wilfrid; Maryann Grawe along with her husband Eugene; and Frances Meyer along with her husband Bob; and a brother-in-law: Bob Genenbacher.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 4, 2016 at 9:30 in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home and at 10:00 in St. Francis Catholic Church. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday evening from 4:00 until 7:00 PM at the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to St. Francis Catholic Church or to the Adams County 4-H.