Bernice M. Danes

Bernice M. Danes, age 86, of New Holstein, died on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at the Chilton Care Center. She was born April 5, 1928, daughter of the late Gregor & Laura (Bonlander) Nennig. Bernice married Herman Danes on June 1, 1949 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Chilton; he preceded her in death on November 16, 1987. She worked as secretary at the University of Wisconsin Extension Office for Calumet County from 1946 until 1950. Bernice was also a proud partner in Danes Fairylane Dairy Farms, Inc until her death and had worked many years as the farm’s secretary. Survivors include her children: Dr. Sharon M. (Bob Milligan) Danes of St. Paul, MN, Kenneth (Darlene) Danes of New Holstein, Glenroy “Butch” (Kris) Danes of New Holstein; a son-in-law: Michael Petrusky of Plainfield, WI, 7 grandchildren: Michael (Christina) Danes, Robert (Kelly) Danes, Peter (Jaimie) Danes, Jestin (Fiancée Peggy Thome) Danes, Jerad Danes, Brian Petrusky, Benjamin Petrusky; great grandchildren: Alexis & Dylan Danes, Julia, Lauren & Riley Danes, Cohen & Rya Danes, Corbin & Della Danes; and 3 sisters: Angie (Tony) Carstens, Elsie (Wayne) Gengler, & Ginny Podrobsky. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband: Herman; a daughter: Diane Petrusky; and a brother-in-law: Dick Podrobsky. Funeral service will be at 11:30 am on Thursday, September 25, 2014 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church (54 E. Main St.) in Chilton with the Rev. Ryan Krueger officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Martin Catholic Cemetery in Charlestown. Friends may call at the Wieting Family Funeral Home (411 W. Main St.) in Chilton from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 and on Thursday at the church from 10:00 am until 11:00 am. – See more at: http://www.wietingfuneralhome.com/obituaries/bernice-m-danes/#sthash.h4pEFvlp.dpuf