Genevieve "Jenny" Veldt

Genevieve “Jenny” Veldt age 93 of Casnovia, MI died Wednesday, June 24, 2026 peacefully at home. She was born February 8, 1933 in Amber Township, Mason County, MI the daughter of the late Nels Peter and Agda Margarita (Westin) Knudsen. She graduated from Scottville High School in 1951, completed a certificate in Biblical Studies at Grand Rapids Baptist Bible Institute (now Cornerstone University), and received her Elementary Teaching Certificate from Western Michigan University. She taught elementary school in Kent and Kalamazoo counties until their first child was adopted. In August, 1957 she married Donald Veldt, of Kalamazoo, who survives. Her daughters, Loralene M. Veldt of Rockford, Lynnette E. (Patrick) James of Goodyear, AZ, Kristina K. (Keith) Kutzli of Sparta, Kathleen D. (Ray) Weidmann of Belmont; daughter-in-law, Karen Veldt of Comstock Park; 15 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Peter James Veldt; sisters, Elsa M. Morris (Rex), Barbara A. Knudsen; and great grandson, Easton David Kutzli.

Jenny enjoyed being a mother, a grandma, and a great grandma. We will all feel her loss deeply but know that she is now without pain and discomfort and in the presence of her precious Lord. Read these words she wrote for you: “I want to thank the Lord for the wonderful family He gave me. They will all join me some day in heaven. I have now met my Savior face-to-face and fallen at His feet to worship Him. And then, I expect to embrace my son Pete, my sisters, and my parents. I look forward to that “forever” time to renew relationships with so many friends. I hope all of you will be there too.”

In addition to her family and teaching, Jenny thrived in serving the Lord in multiple ways as a Sunday school teacher, AWANA leader, camp counselor, teacher of women’s Bible studies, and in many other ways along with her husband in the churches where they were members in this country, and in mission churches and schools overseas. She especially loved the trips to Europe to assist individual missionaries, churches and schools from 4 weeks to 12 months at a time. The family would like to thank Faith Hospice for the wonderful care Jenny received.

The family will greet friends 10:00 am Friday, July 3 at New Chester Baptist Church, 23231 16th Avenue Casnovia, MI where the services will follow at 11:00 am. Officiating Pastor Don Veldt. Interment Algoma Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Jenny’s honor may be made to Shalom, Inc., PO Box 265, Kalamazoo, MI 49004 or to Women At Risk International, 2790 44th St SW, Wyoming, MI 49519.

Arrangements by K.E. Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs.