Bernadette Mary Celmer, age 69, of Adams, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse, Wisconsin
Born on December 29, 1955, in Rockford, Illinois, Bernadette was the daughter of Bernard and Cecilia (Brodeski) Krowczyk. She grew up in Rockford and graduated from Auburn High School in 1973. On April 10, 1975, she married the love of her life, David A. Celmer. Bernadette worked for several companies over the years, including Berol Pencil Sharpener Company and Tote Cart Shopping Cart Company.
In 2000, Bernadette and David made their home in Adams County, where she continued her career with Cardinal Glass and the Ho-Chunk Casino. She was known for her strong work ethic, quiet kindness, and deep love for her family.
Bernadette was preceded in death by her parents; her siblings, Bernice Lawver, Bernard Krowczyk Jr., and Stanley Krowczyk; and her beloved grandson, David Celmer.
She is survived by her devoted husband of 50 years, David Celmer; her two sons, Levi (Oana) Celmer and Luke Celmer; brother, Joseph (Lynn) Krowczyk; and granddaughters: Olivia and Stella.
In accordance with Bernadette’s wishes, no funeral service will be held.
She will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew her.
Bernadette made her mark on each of our hearts. She was a loyal coworker and friend to all of us. May it give you some small comfort to know we all loved her.
So sorry for your loss.
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I loved every minute we spent together at shift change. She was an incredible woman.
Oh the stories we had. We laughed and laughed. I will miss our talks and bitch sessions. Your not hurting anymore so rest in peace dear friend and sister. Love always ❤️
Rest in Peace, Bernadette! Condolences to the whole family 🙏🏼
Sending our sincere Condolences to Bernadette’s family. Bernadette always made our worklife a more pleasant time. Just a sweetheart. Everyone loved her and everyone will have fond and cherished memories of her🙏🏻🩷
Watch over us Bernadette. Till we meet again.
Roger and Nancy 🙏🏻
Bernadette will be missed, she was so much fun to work with, she was always happy, loved her laugh and her stories. Love you, till we meet again.
So sorry for your loss, Bernadette was the kindest person I knew. We will miss her, but she willl be smiling down on us. I still remember calling her Bern, and she would tell me that’s not me that’s my brother. Love you Bern, but your with your grandson
My sympathy to Levi and Oana. Cherish your memories. Teresa Marti
My condolences for your family’s loss Oana. Prayers during this difficult time.
So sorry Levi and Oana.
Bernadette was a wonderful kind person, fun co worker, she will be greatly missed.