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Rita BERNARDY Obituary

BERNARDY, Rita Mary (Wurscher) was born August 15, 1939, to Lawrence and Gertrude Wurscher of Seaforth, Minnesota. She passed away November 12, 2016 after a brave battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Her devoted and loving husband, F. David Bernardy cared for her throughout the progression of her illness. David and Rita were married in Seaforth, Minnesota on May 30, 1960. They made their home in Tucson, Arizona. Rita retired from the Federal Government where she was a budget analyst. She was an avid reader, cherished music, mountain views, and loved a great bargain. Rita is survived by her husband; her three daughters and fierce advocates, Kim (Rick) Stark, Paula Turk, and Karn (Ken) Boyce; her four siblings, Donald (Elma) Wurscher, Richard (Elaine) Wurscher, Dianne (Richard) Eis, and David (Roxanne) Wurscher; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents. A Private Memorial will be held. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations please be made to Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona. Be at peace Mother
Published by Arizona Daily Star on Nov. 20, 2016.

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KATHY CHANCE

December 5, 2020

As I write this, it is Dec-2020. David and Rita used to be my next door neighbors, and I have missed them tremendously after their move. I started thinking about them today, tried the only email address I had, it bounced back, so I decided to Google them to see if I could find them, and possibly visit them while in town. Sadly, this is where my Google search brought me. I just loved Rita! She was spunky and full of Vim, Vigor and Vitality, although confined to a wheel chair. Whe she and David moved away, our little neighborhood was never the same again; they felt like family to me. I think of them both every time I look at their former home; it will always be the Bernardy home to me. I am so sad to read that Rita passed away. I will keep her in my prayers and also David, who lost the love of his life.

Linda Weldy (Bernardy)

November 24, 2016

I am sorry to learn of your mother's passing. Pleased to read that uncle David was devoted and caring during her illness. May the memories sustain you.

November 20, 2016

Dave,Kim,Paula,Karn, and family. We are so sorry to hear that your beloved has passed. The picture of Rita was perfect she had the best smile. I took the clipping into mother and she cried so much. She shared memories about their younger years together. Mother (Felisy) had me place the clipping of Rita on the frame of her picture of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We pray for you all, may your hearts be filled with memories. Suzan Baker, and Felicitas Rohlik.

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