Bernadine F. Weber of Marshfield, WI died at age 93 on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Wells Nature View on South Apple Av., Marshfield, WI surrounded and comforted by her family.
Bernadine was born on March 31, 1929, in Spokeville/Loyal, WI to Oscar G. and Laura (Litka) Bauer. She attended school in the Spencer/Loyal area and began her working career as a nanny in Marshfield. She was united in marriage to Joseph M. Weber on June 16, 1948, at Christ the King Church in Spencer, WI. She spent the rest of her working career at Weber’s Farm Store west of Marshfield, raising a family and developing the business, along with her husband. For most of those years, Bernadine was the store manager. Currently, the Weber/Heiman Holstein farms thrive with the 6th generation already involved with the operations.
Weber’s Farm Store was purchased by Ken (Joellen), Kim (Cheryl) and Kelvin (Marilyn) Heiman and their wives in 1995.
Bernadine was often called “Birdie” or “Berdean” by many close friends. She, along with her husband, Joseph, enjoyed an active social life throughout their marriage of 67 years. She loved playing cards, dancing in her earlier years, gardening, cooking, fishing, bowling, traveling, camping, and especially enjoyed doing things with the grand kids. Bernadine was very devoted to her family! She was the matriarch of the family and planned many, many gatherings to keep the family close and connected. Bernadine loved to laugh and joke around and extended that energy while waiting on countless customers at Weber’s Farm Store over the years as well as to her family and friends.
Bernadine, along with her husband, Joseph, was financially supportive of many Marshfield community advancements over the years. They were especially proud of the establishment of the Joseph and Bernadine Weber Nature Park at 2901 West 5th St. They purchased wooded acreage at the west side of Marshfield and collaborated with the city of Marshfield to give back to the community an additional park area for everyone to enjoy nature. Both were active church members at Our Lady of Peace and active in the community throughout their entire married life. She was a member of Parish Catholic Women (PCCW) and Lady Knights. During the span of her working career, Bernadine received many awards and honors related to farming, especially with her efforts as a businesswoman at Weber’s Farm Store.
Bernadine was very proud of her family and is survived by her children, Carol J. Tomke, Patricia A. Binder, Joellen J. (Ken) Heiman, and David P. (Denise) Weber; grandchildren, Tara L. (Matt) Maertens, Tanya L. (Nate) Brown, Allison L. (Jesse) Richard, Michelle L. (Josh) Heiman, Ryan P. (Amanda) Heiman, Josh K. (Heather) Heiman, Sarah E. (Nick) Slipka, Renee M. (Brad) Wojciechowski, Scott J. (Jordann) Weber, Cody D. (Kasondra) Weber, Brad R. (Alisha) Weber, Eric J. (Calli) Weber, Laura S. (Cody) Weber; step-grandchildren, Evan J. and Eric J. Salisbury, Elizabeth J. (Damian) Wilatoski; great-grandchildren, Jacob A. Maertens, Christopher M. Maertens, Megan A. Maertens, Bradley J. Maertens, Olivia G. Brown, Reese J. Richard, Jaedyn J. Kmiec, Brooklyn J. Kmiec, Tyler R. Heiman, Samuel J. Heiman, Eileigh E. Heiman, Harper M. Heiman, Madelyn J. Heiman, Jaxon K. Heiman, Graysen H. Slipka, Hannah M. Slipka, Emerson J. Wojciechowski, Campbell M. Wojciechowski, Oscar D. Weber; step-great-grandchildren, James A. Scheel, Julia A. Wilatoski, Entley J. Salisbury; brother, Allan E. (Carol) Bauer; sisters-in-law , Eileen M. (Peter) Weber, Iris J. (Voelker) Bauer.
Bernadine was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph M. Weber; son, Joel R. Weber; daughter-in-law, Marlene M.(Spindler) Weber; son-in-law James C. Binder; ex-son-in-law Michael R. Tomke; parents, Oscar G. and Laura (Litka) Bauer; father-and mother-in- law, John P. and Margaret (Feess) Weber; siblings, Dorothy B.(Ralph) Fischer, Jerome R. Bauer; brother-in-law, Ralph J. Fischer; granddaughter, Jessica L. Binder.
Rembs Funeral Home, 300 S. Oak Ave. Marshfield, WI, 54449, is serving the family. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 pm on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Rembs Funeral Home. A celebration of life and Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of Peace, 1414 W. 5th St., Marshfield, WI 54449, at 11:00 am on Friday, March 17, 2023, where visitation will be from 9:00 am until service time. Rev. Douglas Robertson will officiate. The service will be streamed online at www.facebook.com/rembsfuneralhomes. Friends and family may offer online condolences at www.rembsfh.com.
The Bernadine Weber family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to the many health care professionals for their compassionate care given to Bernadine at Wells Nature View on South Apple Av. with the support of St. Croix Hospice throughout her journey. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in Bernadine’s memory to continue future beautification of Joseph & Bernadine Nature Park, Marshfield, WI. If you wish to contribute to this memorial, send your gift to Joellen Heiman, 10487 Lincoln Ave, Marshfield, WI 54449 or to the Joseph and Bernadine Weber Park Fund established at the Marshfield Area Community Foundation, 211 East Second St., Suite 2, Marshfield, WI 54449.
Author: News Desk
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