Bernice Ella (Dittmer) Steuer passed away July 29, 2025, in Crete, surrounded by family.
Bernice was born March 2, 1931, on a farm east of Crete to Minnie (Masenthin) and William Dittmer. She was baptized March 28, 1931, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Kramer and confirmed May 20, 1945, also in Kramer. Bernice was united in marriage to Dolyn Steuer on Aug. 13, 1950. To this union, four children were born: Larry, Susan, Lynn, and Sara. Bernice was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church and served as a Sunday School and Midweek teacher for many years.
In her later years, she enjoyed helping the church by making food and serving for funeral lunches. Bernice will always be remembered as being a kind soul to everyone. She loved being involved with family events and always enjoyed updates on all family members. Her love never stopped.
She is survived by daughters, Susan and (Don) Beranek of Snohomish, Washington, and Sara and (Todd) Morton of Eagle; son, Lynn Steuer of Crete, and daughter-in-law, Deb Steuer of Crete; grandchildren, Ben Beranek, Lori and (Tom) Fuller, Troy and (Mandy) Steuer, Nathan Steuer and Christina Peatrowsky, Zach and (Kyla) Morton, Emily and (Ben) Wesely, Kaylee and (Jered) McGill, Ali and (Nate) Prochaska; and 15 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Darleen Dittmer; and four nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dolyn; son, Larry; and brother, Elmer Dittmer.
The funeral service will be Saturday, Aug. 2, at 10:30 a.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Crete. Memorial contributions are suggested to the family.
Arrangements by Kuncl Funeral Home in Crete.
