MOUNT HOREB - Beverly M. Schwierske, age 89, of Mount Horeb, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, after a long struggle with Parkinson’s disease. She was born on Oct. 18, 1934, to Melvin and Beulah (Johnson) Knudson on the family farm near Blue Mounds.

Beverly graduated from Mount Horeb High School and Platteville State Teachers College (now UW-Platteville). She began her career as a teacher at the age of 20 at Tyvand School, a one-room rural school in the Town of Perry. She also taught at other rural schools, including Blue Mounds and Ridgeview, where she was also principal, before finishing her career at the Mount Horeb Primary School.

Beverly was married to Frederick H. Schwierske in 1956 and he preceded her in death in 2005. She is survived by her children, Becky (Len) Betley, Frederick C. (Donna) Schwierske, Chuck (Cindy) Schwierske and Bruce Schwierske; grandchildren, Linda (Shawn) Ducat, Jamie Schwierske, Kelly Schwierske, Ella (Scott Smith) Schwierske and Eric Schwierske; and brother, Allen Knudson. She is also survived by her longtime companion, Lee Fassbender, and his family.

Beverly was also preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Melbourne and Dennis Knudson; and special friend, Edner Norland.

A funeral service will be held at EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 315 E. Main St., Mount Horeb, at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023, with Pastor John Twiton presiding, followed by a luncheon at the church. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON CAMACHO MOUNT HOREB FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 500 N. Eighth St., Mount Horeb, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023, and also at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday. Burial will be held at a later date.

Beverly’s family would like to thank the staff at Ingleside Communities and Agrace HospiceCare for their care.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be gifted to Beverly’s favorite organizations: the Mount Horeb Landmarks Foundation, Mount Horeb Public Library, Dane County Humane Society or a charity of your choice.

Beverly was a wonderful mom, grandma and friend and will be greatly missed.

Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson Camacho Mount Horeb

Funeral & Cremation Care
500 N. Eighth St.
(608) 437-5077

Beverly M. Schwierske

October 18, 1934 - November 09, 2023

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