Bernice Violet Schwenker

Mrs. Bernice Violet Schwenker, 83, of West Burlington died at 5:05 p.m. Sunday, December 1, 2013, at Great River Medical Center. Born March 26, 1930 in Burlington, she was the daughter of Albert E. and Goldie Barbara Schwartz Geffers. On October 21, 1950 she married Robert Lee Schwenker in Burlington. Mrs. Schwenker was a 1947 graduate of Burlington High School and later graduated from College of Commerce in Burlington. Mrs. Schwenker was treasurer and accountant for Standard of Beaverdale, Inc. in West Burlington. She remained active in business until one month prior to her passing. She was a member of St. Luke's United Church of Christ. Bernie enjoyed taking care of her family and having family get-togethers. She also enjoyed traveling and her cats. Survivors include her husband, Robert Lee Schwenker of West Burlington; three sons, Ken Schwenker and Dan (Debbie) Schwenker both of Burlington and Greg (Brenda Smith) Schwenker of West Burlington; two daughters, Brenda Carson and Sherry (Tony) Ashby both of West Burlington; seven grandchildren, Kathy, David, Ben (Kate) and Matt Schwenker, Chad Carson and Andrea (Keith) Sollazzo and Jennifer Schwenker; four great grandchildr...[more]

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and two step great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers; son-in-law, Jim Carson and daughter-in-law, Beth Schwenker. The family will receive friends from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 4th, at Lunning Chapel. The funeral service for Mrs. Schwenker will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday, December 5th, at Lunning Chapel with Pastor Mark Schowalter officiating. Interment will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery. A memorial has been established for the Des Moines County Humane Society.