"Dear Vitzthum Family, My sincere condolences are sent to you at this time of loss in your family. I knew some of you in high school. I share in this loss, just having lost my mother a couple weeks ago. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Charla (Walker)"
In loving memory of
Bertha "Berdie" Vitzthum
December 4, 2008
Interment: St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery ~ Whittemore, Iowa
Bertha Marie (Berdie) Vitzthum was born September 2, 1916, at Pontiac, Illinois, to John and Augusta (Peterson) Schulz. Berdie graduated from Algona High School and attended college in Cedar Falls, Iowa. She then was a school teacher for eight years in rural schools in Kossuth County. On November 23, 1943, Berdie was married to George Vitzthum in Algona.
Berdie was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Whittemore, the Rosary Society, C.D. of A. and the American Legion Auxiliary. Her faith was important to her as was her family. She also enjoyed baking, quilting, embroidering, playing cards and reading books.
Bertha died on Thursday afternoon, December 4, 2008, at Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona at the age of 92.
Survivors include her children, George Gary Vitzthum and wife Kathy of Humboldt, Iowa; Frank Vitzthum and wife Connie of Algona, Iowa; Monte Vitzthum and wife Kim of Dakota City, Iowa; Michael Vitzthum and wife Angie of Humboldt, Iowa; Kirk Vitzthum of Hastings, Minnesota; Diane and husband Jerry Boever of Bancroft, Iowa; Kevin Vitzthum and wife Penny of Algona, Iowa; Sandra and husband Duane Hix of Algona, Iowa and Keith Vitzthum and wife Kathy of Slater, Iowa. Also surviving are 26 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, and one sister Helen Bebbs of Cedar Falls, Iowa. Berdie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband George in 1997, one son Craig, brother Jack Schulz and sisters, Dorothy Harig and Catherine Harris.
Tributes
"I am looking out the window at the snow and wishing that Marilyn and I could have somehow made it over to Algona for the funeral. I really wanted to be there for Aunt Bird but also to see all of you cousins that I have not seen for such a long time. I send you my sympathy and love...I can see my mom and Bird in heaven getting all caught up on the grandchildren! Barb "
"Sending our heartfelt sympathy to the Vitzthum family. Didn't know your Mom very well, but knowing alot of the family, she had to have been a great fun- loving & caring person. We wanted to make it to the wake , but the weather didn't cooperate. Our thoughts & prayers are with you Terry and Punch "
"Sending our deepest sympathy to all of you. Jeff & I wish we could be there. Please know you are all in our thoughts & prayers. Aunt Berd was such a special, sweet lady. We will miss her dearly. Love, Jeff & Lisa Elbert"
"Frank our thoughts and prayers are with you and the whole Vitzthum family."
"Vitzthum Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We have many fond memories of Bertie. She was such a sweet lady. May knowing that others care help ease your pain during this difficult time."
"Sadden by the news of your mom's passing. I saw her a couple of months ago at the home and she said to be sure to say hi again, she may not know me, but just tell her again who I was and so glad I had called out to her. She was a special lady and a very good neighbor in the past years and friend. Lots of memories from the Irvington days. "
"Our sympathy goes out to the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Doug and Janet and Randy Penning"
"Kevin,My sympathy goes out to you and your family. Keep the memories alive. Love and Prayers. Jean"
"I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sheila (Lou's daughter)"
"Dear Frank & family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. I'm sure you have many wonderful memories of time spent with your mom. These memories will become more dear to you now, and will keep her in your hearts for years to come. May God bless you. Sherry"
"Our heartfelt sympathyâ?¦ May each of you know that you are surrounded by love, friendship and caring thoughts. Our prayers for your family are earnestâ?¦although it may not feel like it, God is holding all of you steadfast in His loving arms. "