Violet E. Tucker, age 75 of Neopit passed away Sunday, July 20, 2014 in Green Bay. Violet was born in Keshena on February, 21, 1939 to the late Dennison and Mary Jane (Askenette) James, Sr. On February 2, 1957 she was united in marriage to Robert J. Tucker. Violet loved spending time with her family, especially at the "James Gang" lake lot. In her free time she enjoyed fishing, trips to the Menominee Casino and Resort, gambling, riding in the woods, relaxing on her deck, and camping. She was in a sewing circle in Neopit and was a talented seamstress who made blankets for all of her beloved grandchildren. Violet was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, auntie, and friend who will be sadly missed by all who knew her. She is survived by: her loving husband of 58 years, Robert J. Tucker; her children, Robert (Marissa) Tucker of Cecil, Kevin (Jana) Tucker of Shawano, Roberta "Sister" (Edward) Reiter of Neopit, Danny (Sue Ellen) Tucker of North Dakota, Shannon (Rose) Tucker of Middle Village; her grandchildren, Dallas, Ryan, Allen, Lucas, LeAsah, Reinlyn, Keri, Jennifer, Kevin, Kristofer, April, Jonathan, Manihsaeh, LeTisha, Violet, Mariah, LaToya, Corey Jr., Danny Jr., Todd-Michael, Brian, Omaha, Calvin, Walker, Shanica, Kaylee, Jade, Jenna, Brandi, Jared, Shannon Jr., 45 great grandchildren; her brothers and sisters, Karen (Cliff)Wilber of Shawano, Melvin "Mousie" (Sherry) James of Keshena, Gordon (Leona) James of Keshena, Robert "Bobby" (Ruth) James of Oshkosh, Anthony "Smelly" James of Shawano, Diane (John "Lunchie") Boivin of Neopit, David (Bridgette) James of DeForest, Stanely "Bull" (Patricia "Patty") James of South Branch, and Glenda (Dale) Kaquatosh of Keshena; she is also survived by her foster children, Michelle Waukau, Wendell Corn, Leslie Corn, Bridgette Peters, Gaynelle Peters, Deedee Lyons, Darnelle Lyons and Josh Madosh. She is preceded in death by: her son, Corey Tucker Sr.; her parents; brothers, Dennison "Tonto" James, Marvin "Joe Brown" James and Richard James; as well as her mother-in-law, Aurelia (nee Dodge) Husek; and a nephew Joe James. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at the St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Neopit with the Rev. David Barrett officiating. Visitation will be at the Tucker Residence, W6542 River Street in Neopit on Monday, July 21, 2014 from 6:00p.m. until the procession leaves for the church on Wednesday. Burial will be in the St. Anthony's Catholic Cemetery. Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. www.swedbergfuneralhome.com The family would like to extend a special thank you to all staff at St. Vincent Hospital and Maple Lane Healthcare Center for all they did for Violet.
