Velma June (Wulfkuhle) Howbert

Velma June Wulfkuhle Howbert, 88, of Berryton, KS, passed away on June 27, 2025.

She was born June 21, 1937, in Tecumseh, KS, the daughter of Arthur and Pearl (Boehringer) Wulfkuhle.

Velma graduated from Berryton High School. Shortly after graduating she married her high school sweetheart, Larry Howbert, on June 16, 1956, in Stull, KS. Velma helped Larry on the farm, working cattle, hauling grain, hay, and supplies.

She was an active member of the Berryton United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School Class with the kids and her, and Larry were youth leaders. She was a sewing leader in the Riverside 4-H Club.

Velma is survived by their children, Connie (Dick) Savaiano, of Berryton, KS, Cathy (Ron) McKay of Springdale, AR., and Kevin (Angela) Howbert of Berryton, KS. Six grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren, eleven step great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and five step great-great-grandchildren also survive.

She was preceded in death by Larry, her husband, in 2016 and a son, Larry D., in 1986.

Cremation has taken place. A private family graveside service will be held at a later time at Lynn Creek Cemetery.