Violet B. Bates

(Nee Fiedler) Joined her husband, Robert, on December 23, 2013, at the age of 83. Loving mother of Dan (Carol Ann), Pauline (Ron) Fredrickson, Jeannine (Sam) Bohn, and Randy (Jean). Grandmother of Dana (Adam) Norden, Michelle (Rex) Erdmann, Nicole (Adam) Vance, Kelly Bates, and Jason Bates. Great-grandmother of Shawn, Emily, Xavier, Veronica Erdmann, Christian and Trinity Vance. Step-grandmother of 4 and step-great-grandmother of 3. Sister of Evelyn (the late Robert) Bauer. Preceded in death by 3 sisters and 1 brother. Survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Visitation at Woodlawn Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2217 South 99th Street, West Allis, on Friday, December 27, from 9:30-11:00 AM. Service at 11:00 AM. Burial at Highland Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to the church.