Bernice M. Groh, 91, passed away on August 4, 2024 at Angel's Touch Assisted Living in De Pere.  Bernice was born September 28, 1932, in Manitowoc, to the late Milton and Christena Brocker.  She graduated from New Holstein High School in 1950.  On June 9, 1951, she married Francis A. Groh in St. Nazianz.  He preceded her in death on February 16, 2015.  Bernice was employed as a secretary for Francis' business, Groh Realty.

Bernice was a member of Daughters of Isabella, Christian Women Organization, and the American Legion Auxiliary.  She also was a volunteer at St. Vincent de Paul, Quilts for Kids, and was a Wheels for the World Sewing Volunteer.  Bernice also tutored children in reading with New Holstein Elementary.

Bernice enjoyed playing golf, cross country skiing, dancing, singing and bowling.  She also liked remodeling, gardening, playing cards and socializing.

Bernice is survived by her children, Donna (Bob) Schmid, Karen Groh-Highland (Tom Highland) and Barbara (Glenn) Bell; her grandchildren, Melissa (Michael) Fulgione, Scott (Vanessa) Ulfig, Kelsey (Greg) Iannacito and Lindsey (James) Johnson; her great-grandchildren, Brianna Ulfig, Dylan Fulgione, Angelina Fulgione, Gwen Ulfig, Alex Ulfig, Brylee Johnson, and Adalee Johnson; her sisters, LaVerne (the late John) Kabat and Jean Brocker (Bernie Fraser).

In addition to her parents and husband, Francis, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Christine (Charles) Ulfig and her brothers, Ralph Brocker, Marvin Brocker and Jerome Brocker.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church (1724 Madison Street, New Holstein) with Rev. Alvan Amadi as celebrant.  Visitation will be on Saturday, at the church, from 9:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. when brief family rites will be held.

A memorial fund has been established for St. Vincent de Paul and Eaton Union Cemetery.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Moments Hospice, Angel's Touch Assisted Living and Bellin Hospital for their exceptional care and kindness.

"Life is eternal; and love is immortal.  Death is only a horizon; and a horizon is nothing save the limit of our sight." William Penn