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Bernice Karasch Obituary
Sauk Centre - Bernice C. Karasch, age 88, died peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family on Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018 in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 11th at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Fr. Sudhansu Kumar, O.S.B and Deacon Lawrence Kaas presiding. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery in Sauk Centre.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Sauk Centre and from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Parish prayers will be at 5:30 p.m. followed by the Rosary at 7;30 p.m. Tuesday evening at the funeral home.
Bernice Clara Wiener was born July 9, 1929 in Padua, Minnesota, the daughter of Susan (Spaeth) and Emil Wiener. She grew up in Padua and married Alois J. Karasch on July 22, 1947 in Saint Anthony Catholic Church in Padua. To this marriage, eleven children were born. Bernice worked hard raising their family. Baking, gardening, canning vegetables, making fresh sausage were some the tasks she enjoyed doing while their family was growing up. Bernice became an accomplished quilter, making a quilt for each of her children and many for her grandchildren. She was an active member of the Our Lady of the Angels Christian Mothers, the VFW Auxiliary, and American Legion Auxiliary. She would help with the Christian Mothers Annual Chow Mein dinner and donated quilts for church and auxiliary fund raisers. She always enjoyed playing cards - especially 500.
Bernice taught her family how to love and modeled what it means to have a strong faith in our God. Bernice demonstrated perseverance and resilience. She will be remembered as an outstanding Prayer Warrior for her family and for her church.
Bernice is survived by her eleven children, Alan (Janice) Karasch of Saint Cloud, Susan (Jerry) Haskamp of Sauk Centre, Gary (Penny) Karasch of Hill City, Michael (Cindy) Karasch of Grey Eagle, Ervin (Cindy) Karasch of Sauk Centre, Vern (Kim) Karasch of Blaine, Steven Karasch of Rapid City, SD, Kenneth (Esther) Karasch of Eagle River, AK, Janet (John) Thieschafer of Sauk Centre, Robert (Lynn) Karasch of East Bethel, and Sandra (Jeff) Kuhnau of Osakis; 26 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Bernice was preceded in death by her husband, Alois "Al" in 2009; her parents; brother, Virgil Wiener; and sister, Lorraine Essler.
Memorial preferred to Saint Croix Hospice or Holy Family School in Sauk Centre or Our Lady of the Angels Christian Mothers.
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Norma Gile
April 9, 2018
Sorry for your loss. What a special lady. I am so glad Greg and I had a visit with her. I wish I could spend some time with you all. My prayers are with you. Norma and Greg
Natalie Spiczka
April 9, 2018
My sincere condolences to Bernice's entire family. I only had a brief opportunity to meet her, but in that time, I could tell how truly special she was. I hope you find peace and comfort in the memories you share and the love that surrounds you.
Warmly,
Madeline Peters Bowersox
April 9, 2018
My sympathy and prayers for your Mom. My parents always appreciated her kindness, as well as, your Dads. Both wonderful kind caring people. Her reward in heaven will be great.
Jill (Gruber) Bauer
April 6, 2018
To the Karasch family... Your mom was a neat lady. She always made me feel welcome when I got to "tag along" with Heinie, Lorraine, Shirley, etc. And even when I would run into her in later years, she was still always so friendly to me. And always a smile on her face. My condolences. I bet she and Lorraine are having fun again!!
Arlis Pesta
April 5, 2018
Susan, I remember going to your house after school and you Mom was the best, She always had a smile. She will be missed.
Connie Sell
April 5, 2018
A 'strong prayer warrior' on earth; now an even more powerful one in heaven. My sincere condolences to all the Karasch family. May God's love, and the support of each other and all your friends, guide you through your grief.
Sandy Wessels
April 5, 2018
To Erv & Cindy, Nathan, Kat, Jacob and all of the Karasch family, I am so sorry for your loss. Bernice was such a wonderful, loving, kind person. Heaven is getting a special angel even though she will be dearly missed here on earth. My thoughts are with you all. With fondest memories I send my sympathies.
Sandy
Diane Schubbe
April 4, 2018
Bernice was my first cousin and I have fond memories of her both as a child and an adult. I would tag along with my mother (Loretta Wiener) to visit Bernice and her family in Sauk Centre. I remember her at the Wiener celebrations. she was always fun to visit with and liked to share stories about her mom and dad. The last time I visited with Bernice, she talked about her children and her eyes were full of pride and love. Your family was to have such a loving mother. My thoughts are with you as you morn her loss.
Diane (Wiener) Schubbe
Mary kay Vanderwerf
April 4, 2018
Sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of your mother when I visited her and your dad with my mom Irene Haskamp growing up. Cherish your memories ❤. God bless you all. Mary Kay Vanderwerf
Peggy Ruegemer
April 4, 2018
To the Karasch Family! So sorry for the loss of your Mother. She was such a nice lady. She will be missed. My sympathies to all of you, during this sad time.
Jane Larson Lightbody
April 4, 2018
Gary & family, I am so sorry to hear of you mother's death. Although it's been many years since high school, she was a beautiful lady. Thinking of you all with prayers. Remember the good memories. They make the tough days a little better. God bless you all.
Julie Stepan
April 4, 2018
Heaven is rejoicing as we on earth mourn....Bernice was a beautiful woman......sincere sympathy to the entire family! Love you all
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