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Bernadine Watzka Obituary
Green Bay - Bernadine Watzka, 85, of Green Bay, beloved wife of the late Bernard Watzka, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 21, 2021.
Bernadine was born on June 4, 1935 daughter of the late Alvin and Mary Arveson.
Her life was spent as a loving homemaker, very involved in her children's lives growing up. In her earlier years she enjoyed bowling, dancing, knitting, crocheting, and playing cards. She was a wonderful cook and baker.
She is survived by four children: Mary (David) DeBauche, Ann DeStarkey, Judith Ritchie and her fiance' Clarence Ducat, and Bernard (Lisa) Watzka Jr., along with 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Bernadine also leaves her sisters: Jane Loritz and Marion Haltaufderheide, in laws: Merle (Delores) Watzka, Rosemary Stencil, Jerome Watzka, Tony (Karen) Watzka, Mike (Mary Lou) Watzka, Dorothy Watzka and Cyril Cieslewicz. She also leaves numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Bernadine is preceded in death by her parents, husband Bernard, five siblings: Lorayne (Errol) VanSeggren, Carl (Beatrice) Arveson, Aaron (Verona) Arveson, Bernard (Ann) Arveson, and Karen Arveson. Sister-In-Law, Laverne (Joe) Phillips and Joanne Cieslewicz, brothers-in-law, Dale Haltaufderheide, Cyril Loritz, and Roger Watzka, and a grandson, Lucas DeStarkey, son-in-law, Ron Ritchie.
A private service will be held with the family. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery. Memorial contributions in her honor may be directed to St. John's Homeless Shelter. Newcomer - Green Bay Chapel is handling the arrangements. To leave a message of remembrance please visit www.NewcomerGreenBay.com.
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Jim and Sandy Rentmeester
March 26, 2022
We will always remember both you mom and dad as our wonderful neighbors forever miss them always Jim and Sandy across the street Bless you all
Jim and Sandy Rentmeester
April 8, 2021
Awesome neighbor for all these years and so quiet and soft spoken neighbor. So glad she could be in her home in the end. She will be always be missed especially from the beginning we met her and her love Bernard since 1982. Our sympathies to all her family . Hugs Jim and Sandy her neighbors across the street. God Bless you all
Ernie and Mary Scheld
March 31, 2021
Dear Judy, Anne, Mary, and Bernie, Our deepest sympathy to all of you on the loss of your mother. Your dad was waiting for her and once more they are United. We go back a long way as neighbors and the SsPp family’. Ernie and Mary Scheld
Russ Roulette
March 29, 2021
A wonderful and kind person.
mark Blohowiak
March 29, 2021
Bernadine was my cousin. She was always very nice to me and my folks. I am sure she will be missed by all. My sympathies are with you all.
Sue (Spitzer) Drake
March 25, 2021
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Marlene Ploeger
March 25, 2021
I got to know Bernie when we both worked at the Yacht Club. She was a wonderful person. Always made my day talking to her. Thoughts and prayers to her family.
Ditzmans
March 24, 2021
Our Family Lived two doors down when we were kids. The whole family was always very kind. Bernie was always handing out cookies, making soap, knitting, baking, cooking etc.. We Loved her jars of cookies!
We will keep you all in our prayers. Time heals.
Jim and Sandy Rentmeester
March 24, 2021
Bernadine is now with the love of her life Bernard. He’s been waiting for her and his arms are open. What a wonderful family they both have and will always have. Cherish your beautiful memories you all have God Bless you all . Your mom and dads neighbors Jim and Sandy
Terri Aronson
March 23, 2021
I will miss my impromptu visits with her. Her door was always open to welcome you in.
With deepest sympathy
Terri ( Micksch) Aronson
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