Elizabeth Jean "Betty" Bernskoetter
December 2, 1938 ~ August 11, 2020
Elizabeth “Betty” Jean Bernskoetter, 81, of Jefferson City, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2020, at St. Joseph Bluffs.
She was born December 2, 1938, in Jefferson City, the daughter of the late Emil Albert and Rosanna M. (Taube) Wolters.
Betty was a 1956 graduate of St. Peter High School.
She was united in marriage on September 1, 1956, at St. Peter Catholic Church in Jefferson City to Wilfrid Edward Bernskoetter who preceded her in death on June 10, 2019.
Betty worked with her husband at Wilfrid Bernskoetter Plumbing as the bookkeeper and also worked for Scholastic Inc. for over 20 years until her retirement.
Betty was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Immaculata Club Madonna Chapter, DAV Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary, and a past President of the Missouri Plumbing Heating and Cooling Contractors Auxiliary.
She enjoyed reading, ceramics, embroidery, and spending time at the cabin on the Osage. Most of all she loved spending time with her family and was also known as “Mom” to many. There was always room at her table for her many “adopted” kids.
Survivors include nine children, Ron (Amy) Bernskoetter, Jefferson City; Cathy (Ray) Thompson, Chapin, SC; Mike (Velma) Bernskoetter, Wardsville; Steven (Linda) Bernskoetter, Jefferson City; Carol (Rick) Harris, Wardsville; Diana Bernskoetter (Duane Harris), Jefferson City; Greg (Janell) Bernskoetter, Jefferson City; Julie (Rick) Prather, Jefferson City; Sarah (Jacob) Jones, Jefferson City; 19 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; three siblings, Emily (Vern) Scheulen, Jefferson City; Don (Cathy) Wolters, Jefferson City; Kenny (Alice) Wolters, Holts Summit; and a sister-in-law, Georgene Bernskoetter, Taos.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and a son, Gary Bernskoetter.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Thursday, August 13, 2020 at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with a prayer service at 3:30 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Friday, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Rev. Donald Antweiler officiating. The service will be live streamed for those who wish to watch from home. The link can be found on Betty’s obituary page at www.dulletrimble.com.
The general public is welcome to attend the services while following social distancing guidelines. Facial coverings are required while in attendance.
Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, the Community Breast Care Project, or Hospice Compassus.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
She was born December 2, 1938, in Jefferson City, the daughter of the late Emil Albert and Rosanna M. (Taube) Wolters.
Betty was a 1956 graduate of St. Peter High School.
She was united in marriage on September 1, 1956, at St. Peter Catholic Church in Jefferson City to Wilfrid Edward Bernskoetter who preceded her in death on June 10, 2019.
Betty worked with her husband at Wilfrid Bernskoetter Plumbing as the bookkeeper and also worked for Scholastic Inc. for over 20 years until her retirement.
Betty was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Immaculata Club Madonna Chapter, DAV Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary, and a past President of the Missouri Plumbing Heating and Cooling Contractors Auxiliary.
She enjoyed reading, ceramics, embroidery, and spending time at the cabin on the Osage. Most of all she loved spending time with her family and was also known as “Mom” to many. There was always room at her table for her many “adopted” kids.
Survivors include nine children, Ron (Amy) Bernskoetter, Jefferson City; Cathy (Ray) Thompson, Chapin, SC; Mike (Velma) Bernskoetter, Wardsville; Steven (Linda) Bernskoetter, Jefferson City; Carol (Rick) Harris, Wardsville; Diana Bernskoetter (Duane Harris), Jefferson City; Greg (Janell) Bernskoetter, Jefferson City; Julie (Rick) Prather, Jefferson City; Sarah (Jacob) Jones, Jefferson City; 19 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; three siblings, Emily (Vern) Scheulen, Jefferson City; Don (Cathy) Wolters, Jefferson City; Kenny (Alice) Wolters, Holts Summit; and a sister-in-law, Georgene Bernskoetter, Taos.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and a son, Gary Bernskoetter.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Thursday, August 13, 2020 at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with a prayer service at 3:30 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Friday, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Rev. Donald Antweiler officiating. The service will be live streamed for those who wish to watch from home. The link can be found on Betty’s obituary page at www.dulletrimble.com.
The general public is welcome to attend the services while following social distancing guidelines. Facial coverings are required while in attendance.
Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, the Community Breast Care Project, or Hospice Compassus.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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Betty was my second mom! Always had such great conversations with her and I don’t know how many suppers she fed me when I didn’t want to eat at my house. Such a lovely lady and I will truly miss her a lot. Love you Betty & may the perpetual light shine upon you!
Condolences to the entire Bernskoetter family. I know it’s hard losing a parent; especially when the other has already passed. Prayers with you all during this time.
Betty was also like a second mom to me. So many good memories being with the Bernskoetter clan at the cabin and their house. I will cherish those memories forever. Once again my mom, dad Wilfrid and Betty are together again, only this time in heaven
Sending Healing thoughts and Prayers to you and your family.
I’m so sorry for the loss of your mom. Prayers going out to all of you but especially Diane, Julie & Sarah. Hugs to you all….. Malinda, Butch, & Lee Henry Penberthy
Wishing you peace to bring you comfort, courage to face the days ahead, and loving memories to forever hold in your heart. Our condolences.
In your time of sorrow, I hope you can find comfort in your many memories of your Mom and the many friends that care about you and your family.
Our deepest sympathies. Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs.
Loved Betty! She was the sweetest person. Barney and I used to see them at Booneville Casino. She love her gambling. I will miss her loving smile. Susie and Barney
Our sincere thoughts are with you during your reflection on Betty’s life as your sister and mother. Emily, Ken, and Mike, may all of you find peace and comfort in her memories, Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow. Pat and Frank Taggart