Velma Wolff

Velma Irene (Macklin) Wolff

Casper---Funeral services for Velma Irene Wolff, 95, will be held Thursday, November 11, 10:30 a.m. at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Casper with Pastor
Robert McNamara celebrating. Interment will follow in Highland Cemetery in Casper, Wy.

Visitation will be from 6-7 P.M., Wed. at Newcomer Funeral Home, 710 E.2ndSt.
Casper, Wy.

Velma passed away at Sheridan Manor, November 2, 2010. She recently celebrated her 95th birthday Sept. 8, 2010 at Sugarland Ridge Retirement Home in Sheridan, after moving there this past summer. Velma previously lived 48 years in Casper.

Velma was born September 8, 1915, in Big Springs, Nebraska to Lewis and Emma Zalman. She was raised on a farm homestead in Nebraska, attended a country school, and graduated from Big Springs High School in 1932. She became a certified teacher for the country schools in Deuel County, NE at the age of 16.

Later, Velma received her Bachelor's Degree in Education at the University of Wyoming in 1968, the same year her son, Kent Macklin graduated from UW.

Velma married Seddie Macklin July 10, 1937 in Sidney, NE. After living their early years in Nebraska, they moved to Laramie, WY, where their first child, Kent was born. Later, while living in Casper, their daughter Marcine was born. Velma also lived in Buffalo where Seddie owned the Ford garage. After Seddie's death, Velma married Harold Wolff, August 8, 1961. They lived in Casper where Velma taught in the elementary school system until retiring at the age of 70. She loved teaching. Her daughter, Marcine and granddaughter, Andrea, followed in her footsteps.

Velma was active many years at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Casper, helping with the Ladies group that made quilts for the needy, and she served on the Altar Guild. In Buffalo, she was a Sunday school teacher, and played the organ on Sundays. She was known for her excellent cooking, canning, and making homemade jellies. She enjoyed gardening, raised a large vegetable garden and grew many flowers, especially beautiful roses. She loved to paint the lovely flowers. She also enjoyed her pet cats through the years. In her later years at Primose retirement home in Casper, she truly appreciated the loving care she received from the nurses and aides.

She is survived by her son, Kent (Donna) Macklin, Casper; daughter Marcine (Robert) Kvidahl, Sheridan; grandson, Christopher Sly, Cheyenne; granddaughter Andrea Macklin (Bryan) Davey; great-granddaughters Emma and Caitlyn Davey, Gilbert, AZ; grandson, Nathan Macklin, Washington, DC; and granddaughter Kathy Wolff, Denver.


She was preceded in death by her husbands, Seddie and Harold; parents, Lewis and Emma Zalman; and brother, Marvin Zalman.

Velma leaves a legacy of loving, learning, and serving. She loved the Lord and was ready to be at home with Him.



In lieu of flowers, memorials to Evangelical Lutheran Churches in America World Hunger Program may be sent to Newcomers Funeral Home, or donations may be made on-line at: WWW.ELCA.ORG On line condolences may be offered to the family at www.NewcomerCasper.com