Bernice Ann Robers (1928

Date : 07 Jan 2019
Location : St. Charles Cemetery, Burlington, WI

Bernice Ann Elderbrook
WATERFORD

Elderbrook, Bernice Ann, age 90, of Waterford, formerly of Burlington, passed away at Waterford Senior Living on January 2, 2019. She was born on December 23, 1928 in New Munster, WI the daughter of the late Benjamin and Regina (nee. Richter) Robers. Bernice attended St. Al's graded school and was a graduate of Wilmot High School class of '46. After high school she worked with Dr. Ketterhagen's Dentist office as an assistant. On May 28, 1948 she married Edmund "Bud" Elderbrook who has preceded her in death. She was a longtime member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church where she sang in the choir for many years. She spent her lifetime on the Elderbrook farm, enjoying every minute of farm life as a wife, mother and grandmother. Bernice also worked at Wee Moderns in Burlington and the Pharmacy Station for many years. Bernice is survived by children, Linda "Red" (Pat) Smetana, Kaetlyn Lad, Margaret (Peg) Elderbrook, Dan (Karen) Elderbrook, Sue Elderbrook and Dave (Diane) Elderbrook; grandchildren, Megan (Brent) Sumner, Kyle (Shannon) Smetana, Ean Elderbrook, Kali (fiancé Aaron) Elderbrook and Jesse (Stephanie) Lad; great-grandchildren, Brady, Davis, Dylan and Emmett. She is further survived by one brother Dick Robers, other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Bud, brothers Bob and Mick, and sister Margaret. A Memorial Gathering will be held on Monday, January 7, 2019 from 11AM - 12 PM with Memorial Mass beginning at 12:00 PM at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 441 Conkey St., Burlington, WI 53105. A luncheon will follow Mass. Inurnment in the church cemetery at 2:30 PM on Monday. In lieu of floral expressions of sympathy memorials are suggested to St. Charles Catholic Church.

Racine Journal Times - Jan 5, 2019

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Ben Robers - line 13

Beatrice Gandt - line 9

Source - Year: 1930; Census Place: Randall, Kenosha, Wisconsin; Roll: 2577; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 30; Image: 510.0.

Ben Robers - line 12

Source - Year: 1940; Census Place: Randall, Kenosha, Wisconsin; Roll: m-t0627-04488; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 30-43

Bernice Ann Elderbrook
WATERFORD

Elderbrook, Bernice Ann, age 90, of Waterford, formerly of Burlington, passed away at Waterford Senior Living on January 2, 2019. She was born on December 23, 1928 in New Munster, WI the daughter of the late Benjamin and Regina (nee. Richter) Robers. Bernice attended St. Al's graded school and was a graduate of Wilmot High School class of '46. After high school she worked with Dr. Ketterhagen's Dentist office as an assistant. On May 28, 1948 she married Edmund "Bud" Elderbrook who has preceded her in death. She was a longtime member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church where she sang in the choir for many years. She spent her lifetime on the Elderbrook farm, enjoying every minute of farm life as a wife, mother and grandmother. Bernice also worked at Wee Moderns in Burlington and the Pharmacy Station for many years. Bernice is survived by children, Linda "Red" (Pat) Smetana, Kaetlyn Lad, Margaret (Peg) Elderbrook, Dan (Karen) Elderbrook, Sue Elderbrook and Dave (Diane) Elderbrook; grandchildren, Megan (Brent) Sumner, Kyle (Shannon) Smetana, Ean Elderbrook, Kali (fiancé Aaron) Elderbrook and Jesse (Stephanie) Lad; great-grandchildren, Brady, Davis, Dylan and Emmett. She is further survived by one brother Dick Robers, other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Bud, brothers Bob and Mick, and sister Margaret. A Memorial Gathering will be held on Monday, January 7, 2019 from 11AM - 12 PM with Memorial Mass beginning at 12:00 PM at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 441 Conkey St., Burlington, WI 53105. A luncheon will follow Mass. Inurnment in the church cemetery at 2:30 PM on Monday. In lieu of floral expressions of sympathy memorials are suggested to St. Charles Catholic Church.

Source - Racine Journal Times - Jan 5, 2019

Research notes for Bernice

(w/ Edmund E. "Bud" Elderbrook)
SC Cem. 142-1-x

Dec 23 1928 Birth		Birth of Bernice Robers
Apr 1930 Age 1		Lived in Randall, Kenosha, Wisconsin (Census)
Apr 1940 Age 11		Lived in Randall, Kenosha, Wisconsin (Census)
May 29 1948 Age 19		Married to Bud Elderbrook
Nov 23 1966 Age 37		Death of father, Ben Robers
Sep 10 1972 Age 43		Death of mother, Regina Richter
Jul 27 1982 Age 53		Death of spouse, Bud Elderbrook
Jan 02 2019 Age 90		Death of Bernice Robers