Southern Nebraska Register
Sister Veronica Volkmer, 88, a Marian Sister of the Diocese of Lincoln, died Feb. 15 at Marycrest Motherhouse.
Lynne Louise Volkmer was born in Nebraska City, the eldest child of Leo and Laurine (Heng) Volkmer, and grew up on a farm near Julian. She entered the Community of the Mercy Sisters of St. Francis—now known as the Marian Sisters—at St. Thomas Orphanage in Lincoln Aug. 1, 1958. She was given the name Sister Veronica.
Sister Veronica professed her first vows in 1960 and made her final vows in 1966. She served in various apostolates including, teaching, catechetical work, and most recently prison ministry.
In a 2019 interview with the Wahoo Newspaper, she spoke about her prison ministry, saying, “The Christian definition of love is to want what’s best for the other person. When you look at these people you want what’s best for them and you are happy to be there.”
Sister Veronica also served the Marian Sisters Community in leadership positions. She was formation director from 1976-1986, forming young members of the community both by teaching and by example. In 1988, she was elected major superior, and served in that role until 1994.
Sister Veronica is survived by four siblings, nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and the Marian Sisters.
Rosaries will be held at Marycrest Motherhouse Friday, Feb. 21 at 3:30, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, Feb. 22 at 10 a.m. in the Cathedral of the Risen Christ in Lincoln. A private burial will take place at a later time. Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
