Bernard Weiss

Bernard W. Weiss, 97, of Mondovi, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016, at the American Lutheran Home, in Mondovi.
He was born on June 15, 1919, in Albany Township, to the late John Sr. and Barbara (Brantner) Weiss.
On May 4, 1942, Bernard married Emma Weissinger, at the Lima Catholic Church.
Bernard farmed on the home farm and hauled milk for many years. He liked fishing, the casino, playing cards and old-time polka music. He loved making crafts, woodworking and spending time with his family.
Survivors include eight children, Bernardine Weiss of Mondovi, Gladys Hawkins of Oshkosh, Rosie (Marvin) Von Haden of Osseo, Linda (Larry) Reckin of Elmwood, Bernie (Sandy) Weiss of Mondovi, Dolly (Gordon) Berger of Mondovi, Ben (Jeanne) Weiss of Eau Claire, Deb (Doug) Gruber of Mondovi; 19 grandchildren, Darrell Hawkins, Karen Nordlinder, Shelly Walsdorf, Eric Hawkins, Dan Von Haden, Diane Luedtke, David Von Haden, Don Von Haden, Lonnie Reckin, Lynn Reckin, Lance Reckin, Loren Reckin, Jason Berger, Scott Berger, Stacy Smith, Heather Barrows, Travis Weiss, Corey Gruber, Kyle Gruber; 37 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; brother, John Weiss of Mondovi; sister-in-law, Joyce Weiss of Mondovi.
He was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather, George Isham; wife of 68 years, Emma; grandchild, Larry Lee Reckin; son-in-law, Delmar Hawkins; brothers, Richard, George, Laverne, Felix and Raymond Weiss.
Funeral Mass was held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 23, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Mondovi, with Father Paul Bosco officiating. Burial was in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery, Rock Falls.
Kjentvet-Smith Funeral Home of Mondovi assisted the family with arrangements.
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