Premo, Violet J.

Violet J. Premo, age 78, of King (formerly of Westfield), Wisconsin died Thursday, December 9, 2010 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King, Wisconsin. Violet was born July 28, 1932 in Portage, Wisconsin to Lee and Emma (Vondrak) Dye. She graduated from Adams-Friendship High School in 1950 and later from the Wautoma County Normal where she earned her teaching degree. She married Richard R. Premo Sr. on March 10, 1951 in Dubuque, Iowa. She graduated from UW-St. Point with a bachelor in elementary education and later earned her Master’s Degree from UW-Platteville. Violet taught school at Westfield Elementary, retiring in 1994 after teaching for 24 years. Violet was an avid collector of many things, shopping, reading, crafts, working on her computer, and spending time with her family. Violet was preceded in death by her parents, Lee and Emma Dye; husband, Richard R. Premo Sr.; one grandson, Richard R. Premo III; one granddaughter, Nicole M. Premo; and one great-grandson, Casey L. Premo Jr. Survivors: Son: Richard R. (Cookie) Premo Jr. of Eagle Grove, Iowa; Son: Gary D. (Elyse) Premo of Weyauwega, Wisconsin; Son: Dennis M. (Terri) Premo of Westfield, Wisconsin; Daughter: Karen S. (Peter) Martin of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin; Daughter: Michele L. (Kevin) Guyant of Waupaca, Wisconsin; Sister: Lucille Marcilliat of Hesperia, California; Brother: Leonard (Bobbi) Dye of Adams, Wisconsin; Sister: Velna (Ron) Waite of Adams, Wisconsin; Brother: William (Elka) Dye of Newton Falls, Ohio; Sister: Vivian (Roger) Weir of Warm Springs, Arkansas; Grandchildren: 16; Great-grandchildren: 11; Great-great-grandchildren: 2. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Funeral services were at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at the Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Pastor Wayne Schwanke will officiate. Interment was at the Hillside Cemetery, Coloma, Wisconsin. Visitation was at 10:30 p.m. until the time of service on Tuesday at Roseberry’s Funeral Home. Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.