Violet V. (Peltonen) Campy

Violet V. Campy, 93, of Platteville died on Thursday, April 7, 2016 at Gray’s Nursing Home, Platteville. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 23, 2016 at the Stahl Funeral Home, 913 W. North St., Plainfield, WI. Wade Rasmussen will officiate. Burial will be at Richfield Good Shepherd Park Cemetery, Richfield, Wisconsin.

Violet was born on June 13, 1922 in Marengo, Wisconsin, daughter of Isaac and Sophie (Kari) Peltonen. She was united in marriage to Benard “Ben” Jackson of Iron Belt, Wisconsin in 1942. They had five children, one dying in infancy. After the death of her husband she married Bruno Campy of Seattle, Washington, on August 24, 1963.
Her faith throughout her life was of great importance to her. She enjoyed her grandchildren and enjoyed having them stay with her frequently.

She is survived by her children, Rochelle Backman, Heather Castagna, Jack (Karen) Jackson, stepson, Michael (Cheri) Campy; eight grandchildren, Michael Backman, Michele Rasmussen, Colleen Genthe, Katie Jackson, David Jackson, Daniel Jackson, step-grandchildren, Lisa Campy-Demoure and Kelly Campy-Vig; eleven great-grandchildren, Amanda Hays, Haylee Backman, Reiden Backman, Benjamin Backman, Brittany Popko, Elaina Genthe, Paige Genthe, Max Rasmussen, Gunnar Rasmussen, George Jackson, step-great-grandson, Michael DeMoure; great-great-grandson, Clayton Backman. She was preceded in death by her son, Jay in infancy, son, Alan “Terry” Jackson, son-in-law, Ken Backman.