Mrs. Bernie A. Nielsen, 83, found peace on March 22, 2010 at WFH – All Saints.
She was born in Minneapolis, MN on February 13, 1927, the daughter of James and Mary (nee: Coughlin) McManus. Most of her childhood was spent in Canada before moving to Racine in 1946. On July 31, 1963, she married Harry W. Nielsen in Racine.
Mrs. Nielsen retired from Wisconsin Bell after 35 years of employment. After her retirement, she worked part time at O&H Bakery. She was active with the Telephone Pioneers and volunteered with the Junior Masters, the Racine Literacy Council, Ridgewood Care Center and was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church.
In addition to her husband, Harry, Mrs. Nielsen is survived by her daughter, Mary Nielsen of Oak Creek; her son and daughter-in-law, Timothy and Barbara (nee: Grabow) Nielsen; grandchildren, Katherine, Emily and Timothy Nielsen, Jr. all of Columbia, SC; three sisters, Margaret (Ralph) Mulroy of San Diego, CA, Phyllis (Chester) Roszkowski of Racine, Mary (Victor) Kirsch of Eden Prairie, MN; sister-in-law, Marjorie McManus of Eau Claire, WI; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and dear friends. Mrs. Nielsen was also preceded in death by her brothers and their wives, John (Patricia), Gerry (Iva) and Douglas McManus.
Family and friends are invited to meet at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church (6400 Spring St.) on Monday, March 29, 2010 at 10 a.m. for the celebration of her life and funeral mass with Rev. William Dietzler officiating. There will be a visitation at the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Sunday afternoon from 3-5 p.m. and again in the church on Monday morning from 9-10 a.m. A private burial will take place at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been suggested to St. Paul the Apostle, the Junior Masters or the Alzheimer’s Association.
Debe Dannecker says
Mary and Family~
Know our prayers and all of our love are with you at this difficult time and beyond. We are thinking of you and keeping you and your family in our thoughts and our hearts. god Bless you and give you strength.
Love,
Debe & Marc Dannecker
Bill & Carolyn Moskonas says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Harry and your family. Bernie will be missed. We are truly thankful for the wonderful memories she gave us. She always had a such great smile and a wonderful laugh.
Dorothy Luczkowiak says
Mary-Please know my thoughts are with you and your Dad at this very hard time.You will always remember the special things your Mom said and did for you which will help you get thru these difficult days.
I will keep your Mom in my prayers.
Love
Dorothy Luczkowiak
Kristie Bonney says
Mary Thinking of you at this time. Your mom is at peace I am sure in God’s care. You are in my prayers, may family and friends comfort you.
Love Kristie
Julie says
Mary, I’m very sorry for your loss. I wish you and your family much strength and peace.
Frank Mahuta says
Mary, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. I hope that God will be real to you as you mourn and remember your mom.
Frank
Maureen (McManus) Doughty says
Uncle Harry, Tim, Mary,I’m so sorry it was time to say good-bye to Aunt Bernie; we are never ready for that. Mary, you’ve taken great care of your mom. Now my dad, Uncle John and Uncle Gerry can look out for her. Aunt Phyllis, Aunt Margaret and Aunt Mary, I’m sorry for the loss of your sister.
Lyn Huston says
My condolences are sent to you in this time of grief. Much love!
Dan Harris says
Mary and family,
My deepest sympathies