Vera M. Bleke's Obituary
Vera M. Bleke, 82, went to her Heavenly home on Monday, March 4, 2013 at Woodview Healthcare, Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Hilda Zelt. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Decatur Rd., Fort Wayne and their Ladies Aide. She was a founding member of the Concordia Prayer Shawl Ministry. Vera retired in 1991 after 25 years from Miller & Fiandt Insurance Agency.
She is survived by her sons, Ronald (Becky) Bleke, Kevin Bleke, and Mark (Renee) Bleke all of Fort Wayne; siblings, Marvin (Sammie) Zelt of Fort Wayne and Margie Heath of High Point, NC; brothers-in-law, Larry Nevers of Fort Wayne and Richard Twigg of Florida; sister-in-law, Dolores Zelt of Fort Wayne; five grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Harold Bleke in 2004; siblings, Ray Zelt, Edie Nevers, and Doris Twigg; one granddaughter; and twin great granddaughters.
Funeral service is 11 a.m., Saturday, March 9, 2013 at E. Harper & Son Funeral Home, 740 St. Rd. 930 E., New Haven with calling one hour prior. Rev. Douglas Croucher officiating. Calling is also 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 8, 2013 at the funeral home. Entombment is in Concordia Cemetery Gardens, Fort Wayne. Preferred memorials are to Worship for Shut-ins or Concordia Prayer Shawl Ministry.
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