October 29 1924 June 18 2019
Alta L Bernhardt October 29, 1924 – June 18, 2019 Share this obituary Sign Guestbook| Send Sympathy Card Alta L. Bernhardt, 94 of La Crosse and formerly of Tunnel City, died Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Hillview Health Care Center, La Crosse. She was born on October 29, 1924 to Robert A. and Bernice I. (Richmond) Calkins. In her earlier years, Alta grew up in the Warrens area attending country school. On June 5, 1965, she was united in marriage to Howard E. Bernhardt at the Warrens Baptist Church. He preceded her in death on May 1, 2010. Together, they resided in Tunnel City for over 40 years. She worked as a receptionist for Dr. Floyd Weatherford’s dental office, retiring in 1989. She had an adventurous spirit, enjoying her travels to Branson and the Grand Old Opry, riding sidecar on a motorcycle, and fishing trips to Lake of the Woods and the local fishing holes. Going out to eat was a treat; ordering the biggest waffles on the menu topped with strawberries was always a favorite first choice for Alta. During the quiet moments, she could often be found digging in the garden, mixing up sweet nectar for the hummingbirds, in the kitchen canning or simply enjoying a four-legged friend on her lap. She loved the Dachshund breed and had many throughout her lifetime, her last being Fritz. She had a kind heart and a way of making people feel welcome in her home and was sure to never send anyone away hungry. Forever young at heart, Alta will be remembered for her zest for life and never acting her age. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Zimmerman of La Crosse, her grand cats, Charlie and Tuggy, an aunt Mildred Richmond, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Howard, siblings and in-laws, Dwaine and Pat Calkins, Darold and Darlene Calkins, Iona and Earl Mannie, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Lyla and William Benjamin, Joyce and Thomas Howe, Donald and Amy Bernhardt. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, June 25, 2019, 11:00 A.M. at Grace Bible Church, 101 Church, Warrens. Pastor Dennis Frost will officiate. Burial will be in Warren Mills Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited for a time of visitation on Monday from 4:00 PM until 7:00PM at the Sonnenburg Family Funeral Home, 801 E. Monowau Street and on Tuesday at the church from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service. Online condolences may be given at www.sonnenburgfamilyfh.com SERVICES Visitation Monday, June 24, 2019 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Sonnenburg Family Funeral Home 801 East Monowau Street Tomah, Wisconsin 54660 Get Directions on Google Maps Visitation Tuesday, June 25, 2019 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Grace Bible Church (Warrens Baptist Church) 101 Church Street Warrens, WI 54666 Get Directions on Google Maps Funeral Service Tuesday, June 25, 2019 11:00 AM Grace Bible Church (Warrens Baptist Church) 101 Church Street Warrens, WI 54666 Get Directions on Google Maps Print Obituary Sign Guestbook Name: Location: Video: Image: Light A Candle Candle 1 Candle 2 Candle 3 Candle 4 Email: Please keep my message private Personal Message: Personal Message (required) Confirm: Submit Guestbook entry
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Alta L Bernhardt October 29 1924 June 18 2019.
Sonnenburg Family Funeral Home
Death notice for the town of: Tomah, state: Wisconsin