Betty Meinhardt
Betty Meinhardt, age 73, of Friendship, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Our House Assisted Living in Wisconsin Rapids.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, August 10, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Connell’s Cedar Shack in Adams, Wisconsin. Betty will be laid to rest at Mt. Repose Cemetery in Friendship.
Betty was born on February 23, 1952, in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, to Louis Jacob and Delores Olga (Brey) Geiger. She grew up in New Ulm, Minnesota, and later married Michael Charles Meinhardt on July 6, 1970, in Watertown, South Dakota. Upon Mike’s return from serving in the U.S. Army, the couple lived in Cedar and New Ulm Minnesota, before moving to Friendship, Wisconsin in 1983.
A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, Betty was known for her strong work ethic and caring spirit. Over the years, she worked at Castle Rock Container, Adams County Memorial Hospital, and Citgo, before retiring from her role as a Job Coach for the disabled with Adams County in 2018.
Betty loved the outdoors, especially camping, and was an avid reader. She had a deep love for animals especially her dog Bandit and supported local animal welfare causes.
She is survived by her loving husband of nearly 55 years, Mike Meinhardt of Friendship; sons Mike (Kim) Meinhardt of Friendship, Jamie (Jennifer) Meinhardt of White Creek, Dan (Nichol) Meinhardt of Reedsburg, and Louis (Jamie) Meinhardt of Dellwood; and her cherished grandchildren: Devon, Tim, Mandy (Nathan), Mikayla (Logan), Austin, Colton, Jordann, Dayne, Carsen, Autumn, Orion, Chloe, and Mason.
She is further survived by her brother Leon (Shirley) Geiger; sisters Sharon Brush and Linda (Gary) Watson; sisters-in-law Lori and Dee Geiger and many loving nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Delores Geiger; her brothers Lester and LeRoy Geiger; sister Dianne Vonderharr; and brothers-in-law Jack Brush and Ron Vonderharr.
The family extends heartfelt thanks to the compassionate staff at Our House Assisted Living Memory Care and Hospice in Wisconsin Rapids for the outstanding care Betty received over the past year.
In lieu of flowers, Memorials in Betty’s name may be directed to the Adams County Humane Society.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences and further information can be found at www.roseberrys.com.
So sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Cherish all your memories.
Our sincerest condolences to your family.
Betty was a great person and I love to work with her at practical Cents in adams my prayers sent to the family
Betty was a great person and I love to work with her at practical Cents in adams my prayers and condolences go out to her family she will be missed
Our condolences, remember the good times! RIP Betty.
Oh, goodness…what a beautiful lady inside and out. 🥰 Definitely an Angel 😇 here on Earth and now in Heaven!! I haven’t seen her in many years but she always had a beautiful smile and hello. 😊 I would tease her on how she made it thru raising all her boys!? 😉 She had that distinct laugh and she sure loved her family!! ♥️ I’m so sorry to hear she has passed and was in a memory care facility. It’s so hard to watch our loved ones going thru that. 😢 We went thru it with Lovey’s Mom, Diane and it’s heartbreaking. 💔 I’m glad she’s not suffering anymore and at Peace with our Lord. Thinking of ya’ll and sending LOVE, HUGS & PRAYERS~🙏✝️🥰 Lovey & Michelle
I’m so sorry for your loss of Betty. What a loving, fun, lady she was. Now her and Marv can re-talk the camping days at Castle Rock. He always enjoyed your family so much. Love to all.
So sorry to hear the news of Betty’s passing. She is the one that taught us what camping was all about. She was also loyal to a fault. God Speed to her family.
To Betty’s family and friends, I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Betty many years ago which was always a pleasure. She always had a smile and a hug for you. R.I.P Miss Betty
Sorry for your loss. Always enjoyed her happy smile and contagious laughter. RIP
So sorry to hear of her passing. We had such good times everytime I spoke with her
Gonna miss this lady with the big heart and smiles
R.I.P. FRIEND!!
Our condolences to Betty’s family. She was kind and always smiling and ready to lend a helping hand. Teresa and Rubber Marti.
So Sorry for your families loss.
Sorry for your family loss.
So sorry for your loss. She was an amazing lady! I loved her smile and all of our pop up visits at work. My heart goes out to you Mike and Kim, and the whole family.
So sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. She was a wonderful lady. Always a ready smile when we saw her.
Thoughts an Prayers Mike Kim an Family thinking of all of you 💕
We are sending deepest condolences on your loss . Cherish the great memories.
Our deepest sympathy to the family. Such a great loss. Much love to all.
The Sherd/Dorow families
So sorry for your loss.
Sending huge hugs to Betty’s family and friends. I had so many great times with Betty! Memories are so important at this time. So laugh often with those memories. RIP my friend.
Deepest Sympathies ❤️
So sorry for your loss. She was always so kind. When she worked at Practical Cents – she always told me how much she loved working with Trevor. Hugs to your Family. Ron and Judy
Godspeed my dear friend. Some of the best memories I have are of you and Mike. We sure had some great times together. You had the biggest heart and I will miss you forever ❤️
I am so sorry for the loss of your Wife, Mother, and Grandmother . She will leave an empty space in your life. Sending my love.
Please except my sympathy, Betty was a very nice lady . God bless your Family in your time of sorrow. RIP
I have such fond memories of Betty from the “old” days. Every time I would see her she had that lovely smile and time to stop and talk. My deepest sympathy to her family. May the Great Spirit Above along with our Heavenly Father comfort all of you.
Big hugs and wishes for peace and comfort to you all. Rest in peace, Aunt Betty
I’m so sorry for your loss of Betty. Sure enjoyed working with her through the years. Hugs to all. RIP Betty.
My deepest sympathy to the family in the loss of this wonderful woman. May she rest in peace.
Sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. My heartfelt sympathy to the family.
My condolences to the family, she was sweetheart. Hugs and prayers to everyone.
My sincere condolences to Betty’s family. Keeping them in my thoughts and prayers. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. She was an amazing woman. Always enjoyed talking with her.
So sorry to hear of Bettys passing had alot of fun in the day with her.
So sorry for your loss. She was an amazing women.
So sorry for your loss!She was a wonderful person! I always liked talking with Betty! She will be missed! Hugs and prayers to the family!
So sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. She was a good friend to us.
Our deepest and most heart felt condolences to all Betty’s family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with all.
I am so very sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful lady. I enjoyed our talks when visiting with her. Sending prayers and hugs.
She was an awesome loving auntie, we will miss you dearly!
She was a sweet lady.. so sorry for your loss
I’m so very sorry on your family’s lost. Betty was a wonderful lady. I enjoyed working with her
So sadden to hear this a piece of my heart is broken and the rest of it goes out to her Family ( I Love You Guys ) and all her Friends… Rest in peace Betty .. Love Always 💕
So very sorry for your family’s loss