Bernice Dewitt

Bernice DeWitt, age 86 of Two Rivers, died peacefully at her residence early Friday morning, December 15, 2023 after a lengthy battle with cancer, with her daughters at her side.

Bernice was born in Manitowoc on March 19, 1937 to Reinhold J. and Mary A. (Hill) Kuehnl. She graduated from Valders High School with the class of 1955. Bernice was employed with Mirro/Foley Company for 41 years until her retirement. She also worked for Clean Power for 26 years. She enjoyed bowling and golfing in her earlier years. Above all, she lived for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved attending all of their events and most of all treasured her time with them.

She is survived by her two daughters & sons-in-law, Vicki and Chris Suettinger of Two Rivers, Julie and Dave Capraro of Mishicot; four grandchildren: Robert (Karen) Kutil, Rebecca (James) Frenz, Brett Kutil (Shawna), Kaylee (Michael) Gresl, and one step-grandson, Eian; along with her great-grandchildren: Kiana, Kylia, Wyatt, Emma, Maya, and Millie. She is further survived by two god-children: Robin Huempfner and Mary Beth Lannbrecht; her twin sister, Beatrice (Kenneth) Geiger of Brillion; her special friend, Don Oestreich of Two Rivers; and brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law: Patsy DeWitt, Donald (Pat) DeWitt, Dennis (Ann) DeWitt; nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents; the father of her children, Luke DeWitt; and a brother-in-law, Seraphin (Snooker) DeWitt.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 22, 2023 at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, 3201 Mishicot Rd., Two Rivers. Rev. Dave Pleier will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial, with entombment to follow in Knollwood Chapel Mausoleum, Hwy. 310, Manitowoc.

The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Friday from 9:00 until 10:45 a.m. There will be no Thursday evening visitation.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.dejamartin.com.

Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels of Two Rivers is assisting the DeWitt family with funeral arrangements.

Vicki and Julie would like to express their sincere appreciation to Dr. Yetter & staff of the Vince Lombardi Cancer Clinic, to Cynthia Williams NP, and the caregivers of Aurora at Home Hospice for all the compassionate care and kindness extended to our mother throughout her final journey.