Bernice M. Clark, 76, Greenleaf, died Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born November 22, 1933 in Green Bay, a daughter of the late Henry and Elizabeth (Petrie) Nienhaus. On September 22, 1951 Bernice married Roger Clark at St. John Parish, Morrison. Roger preceded her in death on November 9, 1992.
Bernice was proud of working and retiring from the Ariens Co. Her greatest enjoyment in life was her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Bernice is survived by her daughters: Renata (Jack) Gilson, Greenleaf and Sandi (Curt) Albers, De Pere; grandchildren: Jason (Heather) Gilson, Leah (Kjell) Olson, Lisa (Chad) Kussow, Cory Chadwick, Chad Albers, and Jennifer (Todd) Dupont; great grandchildren: Carson and Justin Gilson, Parker and Mason Olson, Mitchell and Madeline Kussow, Zachary Phillips, Cody and Cameron Dupont, and Taylor and Cayden Albers. She is further survived by her sisters Florence Beining and Rosemary (Bill) Pranke, brother Ralph (Ione) Nienhaus; sister-in-law Elaine Nienhaus; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Bernice was preceded in death by her parents Henry (Elizabeth) Nienhaus; husband Roger; daughter Donna, brothers Albert, Ellsworth, Raymond, Henry Jr, and Marvin Nienhaus; and her sister Dorothy Severson.
Funeral services for Bernice were held in private. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. Please visit www.ryanfh.com to send online condolences to the Clark family.
The family would like to thank Mary, Debbie, Shawn, & Nicole from Heartland Hospice and Barb, Nancy, Sandy, Nancy, and Kelly from Home Instead for all they did for Bernice and the family.