Bernice L. "Bernie" Lisko, (nee Luepke), age 81, of Allenton, passed away Thursday September 27, 2007 at Kathy Hospice.
She was born on April 9, 1926 in Aniwa to the late Gerhard and Lydia (nee Bartelt) Luepke and moved to the Kohlsville area as an infant with her parents. On July 12, 1947 Bernie was united in Marriage to Robert Lisko at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church where she was a life member.
Bernie worked for many years as a waitress at the former Fireside Restaurant in Allenton. She enjoyed sewing, crafts, reading, and crossword puzzles. She especially enjoyed vacationing in North Carolina with her granddaughter's and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by two children, Kathleen (Barry) Kershaw of Allenton, and Richard (FiancAC. Rhonda Severson) Lisko of Campbellsport; five grandchildren, Tamara (Russ) Strupp of Stanley, NC, Tracy (Robb) Reiser of Denver, NC, Karrie (Jeff) Reilly of Fond du Lac, Jessica Lisko (special friend Scott Gehring) of Slinger, and Hunter Lisko of Campbellsport; fondly called "Goosie" by her eight great-grandchildren, Brandon & Blake Strupp, Ryan, Rhett, & Reid Reiser, Brianna Reilly, Alexis Keener, and Bella Neuy; along with Danielle & Dylan Shelly; a sister Alice Walters of Kohlsville; two sisters-in-law, Marion Musak of West Bend, and Joan Bauer of Appleton; three brothers-in-law, Paul(Arlene) Lisko of California, John Lisko of California, and Norman (Florence) Lisko of Mayville; other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; a granddaughter, Sara Jo Ewert; three sisters and their spouses, Adela (Jack) Waas, Louise (Roy) Mielke, and Mildred (George) Gebhard; and a brother-in-law, Jack Walters.
Funeral services in memory of Bernie will be held on Sunday September 30th at 6:00 pm at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Allenton (6438 HWY D). Rev. Steven Bode will officiate. Visitation will be Sunday at the church only from 4:00 pm until the time of Service. Cremation will follow at Myrhum ~ Patten Funeral & Cremation Service, and burial of her cremated remains will be held at a later date in Zion Church Cemetery. Memorials to Kathy Hospice or Zion Church are appreciated.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Heartland Hospice, especially Patty Wirtz, and to Kathy Hospice and all the staff, for the loving and compassionate care extended to Bernie. Along with Ron Komas for his Visits.