Bernice May Harken Rewerts, 100, of Grundy Center, died on Thursday, November 7, 2019, at Creekside Living in Grundy Center. Funeral services at the Bethany Presbyterian Church in Grundy Center, Pastor Al Polito officiating.
Bernice was born on May 14, 1919, in Austinville, Iowa, the daughter or Rempt U. and Ipina (Jansonius) Harken. She attended primary school in Austinville and graduated from Aplington High School in 1936. After graduation, Bernice attended the University of Dubuque and graduated with a degree in Education in 1938. She was an elementary teacher for five years.
On October 15, 1943, Bernice married Paul T. Rewerts. They made their first home on their farm near Dumont, Iowa. In 1952, they moved to Aplington, and in 1960 to Grundy Center, where they owned John Deere dealerships. They retired in 1978 and spent 22 years wintering in Florida. They also enjoyed several trips around the world.
Bernice had a passion for planning things. Whether it was a large family gathering, a business meeting, or a church gathering, she perfectly organized things. She was an active member of the Bethany Presbyterian Church for 69 years. She was a member and former President of the church's Women's Presbyterian Association (WPA) and an active Circle member for most of her life. Bernice was also the member of a group of Presbyterian women who called themselves "The Crazy Eights" that met once a month for over 40 years.
Bernice will be remembered by her family as the most kind, caring, and loving person they will ever know.
Bernice is survived by her children Noel (Dorothy) Rewerts of Wellsburg, Iowa; Alan (Vicki) Rewerts of Pella, Iowa; Ilene (Larry) McLain of Castle Rock, Colorado; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Viola Harken of Ackley, Iowa, and Ida Frey of Cedar Falls; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Paul Rewerts; her eight siblings; and many friends.
Source: Abels Funeral and Cremation Service, Engelkes Chapel, Grundy Center, Iowa
Bernice was born on May 14, 1919, in Austinville, Iowa, the daughter or Rempt U. and Ipina (Jansonius) Harken. She attended primary school in Austinville and graduated from Aplington High School in 1936. After graduation, Bernice attended the University of Dubuque and graduated with a degree in Education in 1938. She was an elementary teacher for five years.
On October 15, 1943, Bernice married Paul T. Rewerts. They made their first home on their farm near Dumont, Iowa. In 1952, they moved to Aplington, and in 1960 to Grundy Center, where they owned John Deere dealerships. They retired in 1978 and spent 22 years wintering in Florida. They also enjoyed several trips around the world.
Bernice had a passion for planning things. Whether it was a large family gathering, a business meeting, or a church gathering, she perfectly organized things. She was an active member of the Bethany Presbyterian Church for 69 years. She was a member and former President of the church's Women's Presbyterian Association (WPA) and an active Circle member for most of her life. Bernice was also the member of a group of Presbyterian women who called themselves "The Crazy Eights" that met once a month for over 40 years.
Bernice will be remembered by her family as the most kind, caring, and loving person they will ever know.
Bernice is survived by her children Noel (Dorothy) Rewerts of Wellsburg, Iowa; Alan (Vicki) Rewerts of Pella, Iowa; Ilene (Larry) McLain of Castle Rock, Colorado; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Viola Harken of Ackley, Iowa, and Ida Frey of Cedar Falls; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Paul Rewerts; her eight siblings; and many friends.
Source: Abels Funeral and Cremation Service, Engelkes Chapel, Grundy Center, Iowa
Bernice May Harken Rewerts, 100, of Grundy Center, died on Thursday, November 7, 2019, at Creekside Living in Grundy Center. Funeral services at the Bethany Presbyterian Church in Grundy Center, Pastor Al Polito officiating.
Bernice was born on May 14, 1919, in Austinville, Iowa, the daughter or Rempt U. and Ipina (Jansonius) Harken. She attended primary school in Austinville and graduated from Aplington High School in 1936. After graduation, Bernice attended the University of Dubuque and graduated with a degree in Education in 1938. She was an elementary teacher for five years.
On October 15, 1943, Bernice married Paul T. Rewerts. They made their first home on their farm near Dumont, Iowa. In 1952, they moved to Aplington, and in 1960 to Grundy Center, where they owned John Deere dealerships. They retired in 1978 and spent 22 years wintering in Florida. They also enjoyed several trips around the world.
Bernice had a passion for planning things. Whether it was a large family gathering, a business meeting, or a church gathering, she perfectly organized things. She was an active member of the Bethany Presbyterian Church for 69 years. She was a member and former President of the church's Women's Presbyterian Association (WPA) and an active Circle member for most of her life. Bernice was also the member of a group of Presbyterian women who called themselves "The Crazy Eights" that met once a month for over 40 years.
Bernice will be remembered by her family as the most kind, caring, and loving person they will ever know.
Bernice is survived by her children Noel (Dorothy) Rewerts of Wellsburg, Iowa; Alan (Vicki) Rewerts of Pella, Iowa; Ilene (Larry) McLain of Castle Rock, Colorado; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Viola Harken of Ackley, Iowa, and Ida Frey of Cedar Falls; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Paul Rewerts; her eight siblings; and many friends.
Source: Abels Funeral and Cremation Service, Engelkes Chapel, Grundy Center, Iowa
Bernice was born on May 14, 1919, in Austinville, Iowa, the daughter or Rempt U. and Ipina (Jansonius) Harken. She attended primary school in Austinville and graduated from Aplington High School in 1936. After graduation, Bernice attended the University of Dubuque and graduated with a degree in Education in 1938. She was an elementary teacher for five years.
On October 15, 1943, Bernice married Paul T. Rewerts. They made their first home on their farm near Dumont, Iowa. In 1952, they moved to Aplington, and in 1960 to Grundy Center, where they owned John Deere dealerships. They retired in 1978 and spent 22 years wintering in Florida. They also enjoyed several trips around the world.
Bernice had a passion for planning things. Whether it was a large family gathering, a business meeting, or a church gathering, she perfectly organized things. She was an active member of the Bethany Presbyterian Church for 69 years. She was a member and former President of the church's Women's Presbyterian Association (WPA) and an active Circle member for most of her life. Bernice was also the member of a group of Presbyterian women who called themselves "The Crazy Eights" that met once a month for over 40 years.
Bernice will be remembered by her family as the most kind, caring, and loving person they will ever know.
Bernice is survived by her children Noel (Dorothy) Rewerts of Wellsburg, Iowa; Alan (Vicki) Rewerts of Pella, Iowa; Ilene (Larry) McLain of Castle Rock, Colorado; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Viola Harken of Ackley, Iowa, and Ida Frey of Cedar Falls; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Paul Rewerts; her eight siblings; and many friends.
Source: Abels Funeral and Cremation Service, Engelkes Chapel, Grundy Center, Iowa
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