BERNICE ANN M. RYDZEWSKI

Bernice Ann M. (Larson) Rydzewski, age 85, of 325 N. Jackson St., Valders, died
peacefully at her home Thursday morning, July 30, 2009.
She was born Feb. 19, 1924, in the town of Cato, daughter of the late Leonard
and Ethel (Torrison) Larson. Bernice Ann attended Valders High School, graduating
with the class of 1941 and also attended Manitowoc Business College. On March 6,
1943, she married Ralph Rydzewski in Manitowoc. Bernice Ann was employed at The
Manitowoc Company in the purchasing department for many years until her retirement.
She enjoyed making and sewing crafts, which she gave to family and friends. She
also enjoyed their cottage at Little Sturgeon for many years. Bernice Ann was a
member of Faith Lutheran Church, Faith Lutheran Women's Circle and the American
Legion Auxiliary of which she was a member for 69 years. Bernice Ann was a member
of the Lamplighters Dance Club and was also a former president of the club. She
was a former Cub Scout den mother as well as a member of the local bridge club.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
She was also preceded in death by two sisters and brothers-in-law: Dolores and
Leonard Pfeffer, Betty Lou Erickson, and Charles (Chuck) Brick; five sisters-in-law;
four brothers-in-law; three nieces and two nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 3, 2009, at Faith Lutheran
Church, Valders. Officiating at the funeral service will be the Rev. Jim Rasmus with
burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The family will greet relatives and friends Monday, Aug. 3, 2009, at Faith Lutheran
Church, Valders, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 11:30 a.m.
Bernice Ann was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and
from the bottom of our hearts we will always love her and miss her.
The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home, Valders is assisting the family with funeral
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, July 31, 2009