Bernice Louise Kopischke
July 07, 1919 - August 11, 2020
Obituary
MADISON - Bernice L. Kopischke, age 101, of Madison, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020, at Sylvan Crossing in Fitchburg. She was born on July 7, 1919, in Cumberland, Wis., the daughter of Albert and Ida (Barfknecht) Kuhrt. On June 30, 1942, she married Norman C. Kopischke. They celebrated 57 years of marriage.
Bernice is survived by her children, Norma Kopischke Rogers and Julia Kopischke; grandson of the heart, Eric (Jennifer) Whipple; great-granddaughter of the heart, Skyler; sister, Barbara (Mahlon) Maas; sisters-in-law, Carol (Donald) Kuhrt and Rose Hanson; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman; parents; brothers, Dewayne and Donald; sisters, Luella Turgeson, Angeline Johnston and Delores Hanson; and granddaughter, Judi Whipple.
A private service for immediate family will be held. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Fitchburg
Funeral & Cremation Care
2950 Chapel Valley Road
(608) 442-5002
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Courtney Emberson
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Norma and Julia,
I am so very sorry to hear about the passing of Bernice. I have thought about Bernice every day since i left Sylvan. I know she has always been in good hands, and she is in even better hands now. She has truly lived a fantastic life and i am grateful i got the chance to meet her.
You guys are in my thoughts during this time!
JD
JoEllen Drogsvold
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Norma I am sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. I remember her fondly when we were in high school. My prayers for you and your family. God Bless
SK
Sandy Kraft
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Norma. My sincerest condolences to you and Julia. I have the fondest memories of your Mom and can remember the smell of her fresh bread when I came to your house when we were kids. She was always so kind. I'm glad you had her for so many years. I hope I can talk with you soon.
Sandy
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Jenny
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I grew up next to this wonderful lady and "Uncle Norm". They were absolutely the best people I've ever known. A lot of my happiest memories were of them and their garden and the kindness they spread. And the time they took out of their day to spend with a little girl who didn't have any friends. And always the cookies. I was so happy to return home after the Army and let my son get to know Aunt Bernice and her bird. Thank you for sharing her with me, she was a light I'll never forget. And she's the reason I'll always have cookies for the neighbor kids. -Jenny next door.