Bernice Herbst
Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Friday at Roseberry’s Funeral Home. Memorial services will be 3:00 p.m. on Friday, December 15, 2017 at the Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Father Francis Dias will officiate.
Interment will be at a later date at the St. Leo Catholic Cemetery, Friendship, Wisconsin.
Bernice was born September 12, 1925 in Campbellsport, Wisconsin to Edward and Mary Mueller. She was raised on the family farm with her seven siblings. She married Lawrence Robert Herbst on October 12, 1943. They made their home in Adams, Wisconsin. She was often times a single mother, raising eight children as Lawrence served his country for 20 years with many tours overseas. Anyone that knew Bernice knew she was she was the rock of her family and loved unconditionally.
Bernice loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed playing bingo, polka dancing, caring for her pets.
Bernice was an avid member of the VFW Post #6279, and St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.
Bernice was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Mary Mueller; husband, Lawrence Herbst; son, Lawrence Herbst Jr.; brother, Eddie; sisters: Alice, Marge, Dolores, and Lorraine; sons-in-law: Dan D’Eon and Pete Mahoney; daughter-in-law, Debbie Herbst; and grandsons: Jeffrey Herbst and Todd Van Tassel.
Survivors:
Daughter: Betty D’Eon of Lynn, MA
Daughter: Patricia (Curt) Lund of Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Daughter: Joann Mahoney of Arkdale, WI
Son: Michael (Jeanne) Herbst of Adams, WI
Son: Patrick Herbst of Jefferson, WI
Daughter: Donna (John) Balaine of Adams, WI
Son: James Herbst of Arkdale, WI
Sister: Marie Lenz of Florida
Sister: Loretta Williams of Milwaukee, WI
Grandchildren: Shawn (Heather) D’eon of Lynn, MA; Kevin (Melissa) D’Eon of NH; Alissa (Joe) Hoggard of NH; Eric Lund of Pekin, IL; Becky (Curt) Kirsenlohr of Friendship, WI; Nick (Angie) Schoff of North Freedom, WI; Nathon (Courtney) Herbst of Woodberry, MN; Matthew (Carrie) Herbst of Poynette, WI; Joshua Balaine of Stoughton, WI; and Ryan Balaine
Further survived by many great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
She was the love of our life and will be greatly missed. Her family would like to give special thanks to the staff of Villa Pines who took care of her for the last six years, she thought of them as family.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
She was a very wonderful and loving lady always had a smile on her place she played bingo and played it really well she will be greatly missed.
So sorry for your loss my prayers are with you.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers to your family.
I am sorry for your loss of your mother.
So sorry for the loss of your mom. Prayers to all during this difficult time.
So sorry to hear this. I have fond memories of her. Your family is in my prayers.
Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. So sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss.
Donna,
So sorry for the loss of your Mother.
Joann, sorry to read of your Moms passing. I remember you and your family from St Josephs growing up in Adams.
Very kind woman. May she rest in peace. My condolences to the family.
So very sorry for the loss of your Mom. Remember her at the VFW playing Bingo. Sending prayers and may God grace help you with this time.
We are so sorry for your loss. May the Lord comfort and strength you.
Sorry for your loss
A great lady who always had a smile.8
She was a sweetheart. Always had a smile.
Pat and family….so sorry for your loss.
Dear Friends – So sorry for your loss. Your Mom was a great person and you have such great memories to cherish.
Prayers and thoughts are with each and everyone of your.
Such a sweet lady. Prayers for your family.
Thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
So very sorry for your families loss. Sending prayers.
So sorry on your loss. As you hold each other share your memories. What a great lady
So sorry for your families loss