Josephine Vesenmeier was born in Germany on July 29, 1899, and was one of the first group of postulants brought over by Sister M. Bernard in 1922. She entered on August 27, 1922, was invested on Aug.25, 1923, and made her first profession on Aug. 30, 1924. She made her perpetual vows in 1929, and received consecration of virgins with the large group on Nov. 16, 1952.

Sister was skilled in fine needle work and worked in the stitching room at making vestments, albs and altar linens, etc. She had an alert mind, did much reading, and was well informed in doctrine and theology. She also acquired a good command of the English language. Sister had great devotion to the Holy Face.

After a year's residence at our Tucson convent, Sister developed a serious heart condition and had to return to Clyde. She also had a spinal affliction which caused her much pain and in later years necessitated her using a wheelchair. Confined to the infirmary, though not bedfast, she continued to assist with sewing .

Though her physical condition kept her more or less isolated from the community, Sister enjoyed visits from the Sisters and was always interested in everything that went on. Death came rather suddenly and unexpectedly because of a heart attack, on July 9, 1966. Sister was sixty-seven years old.