Velda I. Grancorbitz

Velda I. Grancorbitz, age 97 of Oshkosh, passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2022 at Gabriel’s Villa. She was born in Weyauwega, WI on August 29, 1925 to the late Louis and Martha (Pigorsch) Leupold. Velda was united in marriage to Harold Grancorbitz on August 27, 1949 and had two sons.

Velda was a member of Martin Luther Church. Upon her marriage she dedicated her life to being a homemaker and a wonderful mother. She was an incredible cook and baker who loved trying out new recipes. Her family always happily obliged to being her taste testers and will truly miss her wonderful cooking. She loved being with her family, especially her granddaughters who brought such joy to her life.

Velda is survived by her sons, Gary (Robin) Grancorbitz and Jeffrey (Sonia) Grancorbitz; granddaughters: Jenna and Nicole Grancorbitz; sisters-in-law, Pat Leupold and Shirley Opperman and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Velda was preceded in death by her husband, Harold, and brother: LaVern (Pat) Leupold.

A funeral service for Velda will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at Martin Luther Church, 1526 Algoma Blvd. with Rev. Tom Voss officiating. Visitation will be held at the church from 10:00 AM until the time of the service. Burial will take place at Lake View Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established.

The Grancorbitz family would like to thank the staff of Gabriel’s Villa and Moments Hospice for the wonderful care provided to Velda throughout the last year. Also, thank you to special friends, Lori Felix, Sue Sullivan and Cindy Grancorbitz for your many visits, companionship and dedication to Velda.