Velma L. Techlin

June 24, 1931 - January 5, 2020

Our sister in Christ, Velma Lois Techlin, fell asleep in Jesus on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at Tomlinson’s AFC. She was born in Detroit on June 24, 1931 to Clarence and Alice Helfrich. Velma became a child of God, and received the gift of serving faith in her Holy Baptism July 12, 1931, at St. Thomas Evangelical Lutheran Church in Detroit. She confirmed her faith in her Lord and Savior on May 28, 1944 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Yale. Her enduring Confirmation Passage for life was John 10: 27-28 (My sheep hear my voice, and I know them and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life, and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.) In 1949, she graduated from Michigan Lutheran Seminary, Saginaw, and in 1951 received certification as a teacher from Dr. Martin Luther College, New Ulm, MN. As a primary grade teacher, she taught at Zion English Lutheran School on Van Dyke, Trinity Lutheran in Bay City, and Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran in Saginaw. She, with a thankful heart, served her Lord in many church activities, and cared for many people as a parochial teacher, foster mother, and care giver. Velma was an avid softball player, and played on the Championship team for State of Michigan in 1955. The Lord gave her the blessing of a faithful husband, Robert James Techlin on August 17, 1957, and blessed their marriage with two sons, Todd Robert, and Timothy John (Paula), and three granddaughters, Hope Lois, Taylor Renee, and Jordan Grace Techlin. Velma is survived by her children and grandchildren. Preceded her to heaven are husband Robert on May 16, 1982, three sisters, Baby Helfrich, Pearl Bieniek, and LaVerne Snow, one half-brother, Delno Brunning, and brother in laws, John Bieniek Jr., and Martin Snow. Funeral and Committal Services will be held 11 AM Thursday, January 9 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Lexington with Pastor Barry Sheldon officiating. Velma’s body will rest in East Lawn Memorial Gardens, while awaiting her resurrection when our Lord returns. Visitation 3-9 PM Wednesday at Pomeroy Funeral Home, Lexington, and at church 10-11 AM Thursday. Memorials may be given to St. Matthew Lutheran Church, or the Lutheran Child & Family Services of Michigan, Bay City. https://wellspringlutheran.com/give-serve#tm-bottom-a