Cremation
rites have been accorded, a private graveside service will take place at a
later date at Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery.
Bernice was
born October 6, 1925 in the Town of Deer Creek to Fred and Leila (Jochimsen)
Berger. She attended Flat Meadow Elementary School in the Town of Deer Creek. She
married William “Bill” Ziembo on May 21, 1947 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church.
Bill preceded her in death on May 31, 2010.
Bernice and
Bill farmed in Town of Deer Creek, and then moved to Milwaukee for a short
period of time. They returned and built, owned and operated the Black Knight
Tavern in Little Black for a period of while residing in Little Black. She then
worked at Hurd Millwork in Medford for 23 years until her retirement.
Bernice enjoyed
reading and taking trips to the casino.
She is
survived by her Son: William “Willie” (Barbara) Ziembo of Minneapolis, MN, 6
Grandchildren, 11 Great Grandchildren, Siblings: Kate Quinn of Milwaukee, Kenneth
“John” Berger of Medford.
She is
further preceded in death by her Parents and two Sisters: Lucille Sackmann and
Janice Rogers.
Hemer Funeral
Service of Medford and Rib Lake has been entrusted with arrangements. Online
condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com
