Betty A. Bernhardt

Betty Ann Bernhardt (Kuether), age 85, was called home to her heavenly father on February 13, 2024. 

Betty was born September 4, 1938, to Elmer & Ida Kuether (Wehmeyer). Betty was a shining star and brought much happiness to her family. Betty loved helping to prepare meals or bake cookies and could often be found in the kitchen with chocolate on her mouth and flour on her face. She was famous for her coloring skills and always had a new picture to share with family and friends. Betty had an infectious smile that could warm even the coldest of hearts and would clap with excitement when she was incredibly happy. 

Betty was preceded in death by her husband David Bernhardt; mother & father, Ida Wehmeyer Kuether & Elmer Kuether; her brother Jack Kuether (Carolyn); her sister Dorothy Kuether Beaujean (Albert); her nephews, Joseph Beaujean and Steven Kuether; a niece Linda (Mike) Larson, and a great nephew, Philip Andre Beaujean. 

She is survived by nieces and nephews; Rebecca Beaujean Suggs (Billy), Albert Beaujean Jr (Sue), Andre Beaujean (Lisa), Michelle Beaujean Fulk (Charles), Luanna Kuether Lawrence (Mark) and Tara Kuether Hocevar;11 great nieces & nephews, and 18 great, great nieces and nephews. 

A private family gathering will be held to celebrate Betty’s life.  We would like to thank Heartland Hospice for their care in the last days of Betty’s life.  Although her candle has burned out, the light she shed on this world will continue to shine.  We all need to take a lesson from Betty and be kind.