KENOSHA (FORMERLY OF RACINE) – Pearl R. Berndt, 89, passed away peacefully, from natural causes, in her daughter Cheryl Villegas's arms on November 19, 2023.  Pearl never lost her sense of humor.  She responded to the challenge with strength and dignity.

Pearl was born in Racine on January 18, 1934, the daughter of the late Harold and Florence (nee Kempfer) Schumacher.

Pearl loved early morning walks on the beach and returning home for a prepared breakfast.  She was an accomplished artist and enjoyed gardening, and spending time with her grandchildren.

She will be greatly missed by her sister, Wendy Thomas; her children, Teri (Bob) Hansen, Cheryl Villegas, Melody Robbins and Judy (Don) Carroll; her grandchildren, Christian Moran, Michael Moran, Layla Trubac, Rebecca Karchonski, Rachel Villegas, Caleb Villegas, Joshua Hipple, Aaron Boye, Jodi Rodriguez, Lindsey Leininger, and Jonny Robbins.

Pearl was preceded in death by her amazing daughter, Jodi Hipple, and her husband, Bob Berndt.

Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Monday, November 27, 2023, for a visitation from 4:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.  A service celebrating and honoring Pearl's life will follow at 5:00 p.m.

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