Faye L. Venden age 98 passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at Columbus Community Hospital, Columbus. She was born on September 15, 1921 in Marinette, WI to Fred and Hannah (Munson) Johnson. She graduated from Marinette High School then set out with her best friends to California. Although she left Marinette in her 20's she cherished her memories growing up there and continued to visit every year. Faye was married to Morris Venden on July 21, 1943 in Los Angeles and had six children. They moved their family to Columbus in 1958 where they owned and operated the Coast to Coast hardware store from 1958 until 1978 After Morris's passing in 1978, Faye kept the store open with the help of her children until 1982. Faye's greatest joy was being a mother, grandmother and great grandmother to her large family whom she loved dearly. She loved watching her grandchildren in various activities and sporting events; she also loved watching Wisconsin Badger sports. Her family will cherish all the great memories they made with her and the joy she had delivering her homemade birthday treats. Survivors include her three sons Roger, Gary "Garbo", Jeff (Deborah); two daughters Marilyn Venden, Karen Schrader (Gregg Ganta) all of Columbus and a son-in-law John Platz of Lake Geneva. Grandchildren Eric Platz, Jenifer (William) Allen, Bryan Platz, Autumn Michelle Hall, Heather (Nicholas) Etter, Kristi Hallberg, Joshua Venden, Jason Venden, Sarah Venden, Nicholas (fiancée' Brenda) Venden, Abigail (Eric) Coughlin, Hannah (Jordan) Dauman, Stefanie (Ben) Doyle, Elizabeth (Justin) Powell, Michael (Carmen) Schrader, Randy Hartmann Khloe Ganta. Great grandchildren Nicole, Jex, Landon, Jalexus, Haven, Mitchell, Phoenyx, Kiara, Parker, Kinsley, Braydin, Jordan, Jaydin, Stella, Wyatt, Brooks, Waylon, Teagan, Alise, Rowan, Mason, Logan and Harper; a great-great grandson Kiaden; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Morris, daughter Linda Platz and brother Lloyd Johnson. A gathering for family and friends will be held from 12:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at the COLUMBUS COUNTRY CLUB in Columbus. A private burial service will be held at Hillside Cemetery, Columbus. Memorials may be directed to the Columbus United Methodist Church or UW Children's Hospital. Online condolences may be made at www.jensenfuneralandcremation.com.