Bernice B. Begle, 92, of Ferdinand

Bernice B. Begle, 92, of Ferdinand, passed away on Monday, July 22 nd at her daughter’s house in St. Henry. 

Bernice was born April 3, 1932 in Ferdinand to Joseph and Mathilda (Schultheis) Braunecker. She married Jerome L. Begle on October 13, 1951 in St. Ferdinand Church. He preceded her in death on April 23, 2000. 

Bernice was a member of Christ the King Parish, St. Henry Church and Christian Mothers, Ferdinand Homemakers, Ferdinand Senior Citizens, Huntingburg Conservation Club and St. Henry Community Club. Bernice enjoyed knitting afghans and quilting blankets for family. 

Bernice is survived by two daughters, Beverly Neukam of Holland and Becky (Dave) Brittain of St. Henry; six grandchildren, Chris (Christina) Neukam of Indianapolis, Patrick (Misty) Neukam of Florida, Jannel (Paul) Steinmetz of Ferdinand, Natalee Willard of Dale, Todd (Krystal) Brittain of Ferdinand and Josh (Courtney) Brittan of Loogootee; seventeen great-grandchildren and one step great-grandchild; three brothers, Charles (Norma) Braunecker and Gene (Cindy Schaefer) Braunecker of all of Ferdinand, Joseph “Junie” (Janet) Braunecker of St. Meinrad; sister in-law, Betty Braunecker of Ferdinand. 

Bernice was preceded in death by her husband, Jerome; a son, Keith Begle; grandson, Matt Brittain; son in-law, Gerald “Jerry” Neukam; grandson in-law, Kurt Willard; brothers, Leroy, Robert and James Braunecker; sister, Irma Kluemper Mundy; sister in-laws, Marlene Braunecker and Joanna Braunecker; brother in- laws, Tom Kluemper and Cyril Mundy. 

Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 27 th at 10:00 AM in St. Henry Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call on Friday July 26 th at Becher Funeral Home in Ferdinand from 4-8:00 PM and on Saturday from 9:00 AM until time of services at the church. 

Online condolences may be shared at www.becehrfuneralhome.com.