Venetta Ellen Neisinger, 84, of Sweet Home passed away Tuesday. She was born in Cudahy, Wisconsin to Francis E. and Birdella Knight (Clyde) Morse.

While living in Wisconsin she bartended, worked at Jeno’s Pizza Factory, and also at Bear Archery. She moved from Superior, Wisconsin to Sweet Home 15 years ago.

Venetta was a member of United Methodist Church. She was an active volunteer in the church and with Manna. She was a long-time member of TOPS.

She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and gardening. Venetta loved her animals and her roses. She frequently dined at the Skyline Inn.

Venetta is survived by: children, Steven Bass of Spring, Texas and Rhonda Macias of Silverton, Oregon; step-daughters, Deanna Pooler of Kansas and Judy Nelson of Ladysmith, Wisconsin; five grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Neisinger, her parents, and three brothers.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, May 6, at United Methodist Church in Sweet Home.

Memorial contributions can be made in her memory to United Methodist Church or Safehaven Humane Society.

Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet Home Funeral Chapel.