Barbara Berrien
March 18, 1923 ~ November 23, 2008
Served by: Luce, Luze & Reck Funeral Homes
Barbara Berrien, 85, of Harrold, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2008 at the Highmore Healthcare Center.
Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, November 29, 2008 at St. John’s Catholic Church, Harrold with Father Paul Nereparmpil officiating. Burial was in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery, Harrold, directed by Luze Funeral Home of Highmore. Visitation was held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, November 28, 2008 with a 7:00 p.m. wake service at the church in Harrold.
Barbara Anne Schmitt was born March 18, 1923 to John and Katherine (Altman) Schmitt on a farm near Harrold, South Dakota. She began her education at the age of 4 in Beth Eden rural school, and graduated from Harrold High School in 1939. She attended Notre Dame Junior College in Mitchell, South Dakota, where she earned a teaching certificate. She taught in Hughes and Sully county rural schools until her marriage to Alfred Berrien on October 3, 1949 in the rectory of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Highmore, SD. Following their marriage, Barbara and Alfred lived on a farm/ranch west of Harrold. She continued to live and work on the family farm after Alfred’s death in 1985. She moved to Highmore Health Care Center in March, 2007.
Barbara spent most of her life in farming/ranching, and very much enjoyed outdoor life. She loved horseback riding when she was young, and was an avid reader, sometimes doing both at the same time. She took a very active role in her children’s education and even learned to like high school sports. She was a lifelong member of St. John’s Catholic Church in Harrold, South Dakota., and was active in Altar Society and many other church functions. Her love of God and devotion to the Catholic Church sustained her throughout her life.
Barbara is survived by her daughter: Linda (Curt) Rogers of Hampton, MN; two sons: Dennis of Harrold and David (Diane) Berrien of Bloomington, MN; four grandchildren: Lori (Adam) Brown, Steve Rogers, Jenny Rogers, Nicole Berrien; and two great grandchildren: Sean and Elise Brown.
Barbara was preceded in death by her husband Alfred; her parents: John and Katherine Schmitt; three brothers: John, William, and Nicholas Schmitt; and one sister: Margaret Mosiman.
Luze Funeral Home of Highmore has been entrusted with Barb's arrangements.
Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, November 29, 2008 at St. John’s Catholic Church, Harrold with Father Paul Nereparmpil officiating. Burial was in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery, Harrold, directed by Luze Funeral Home of Highmore. Visitation was held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, November 28, 2008 with a 7:00 p.m. wake service at the church in Harrold.
Barbara Anne Schmitt was born March 18, 1923 to John and Katherine (Altman) Schmitt on a farm near Harrold, South Dakota. She began her education at the age of 4 in Beth Eden rural school, and graduated from Harrold High School in 1939. She attended Notre Dame Junior College in Mitchell, South Dakota, where she earned a teaching certificate. She taught in Hughes and Sully county rural schools until her marriage to Alfred Berrien on October 3, 1949 in the rectory of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Highmore, SD. Following their marriage, Barbara and Alfred lived on a farm/ranch west of Harrold. She continued to live and work on the family farm after Alfred’s death in 1985. She moved to Highmore Health Care Center in March, 2007.
Barbara spent most of her life in farming/ranching, and very much enjoyed outdoor life. She loved horseback riding when she was young, and was an avid reader, sometimes doing both at the same time. She took a very active role in her children’s education and even learned to like high school sports. She was a lifelong member of St. John’s Catholic Church in Harrold, South Dakota., and was active in Altar Society and many other church functions. Her love of God and devotion to the Catholic Church sustained her throughout her life.
Barbara is survived by her daughter: Linda (Curt) Rogers of Hampton, MN; two sons: Dennis of Harrold and David (Diane) Berrien of Bloomington, MN; four grandchildren: Lori (Adam) Brown, Steve Rogers, Jenny Rogers, Nicole Berrien; and two great grandchildren: Sean and Elise Brown.
Barbara was preceded in death by her husband Alfred; her parents: John and Katherine Schmitt; three brothers: John, William, and Nicholas Schmitt; and one sister: Margaret Mosiman.
Luze Funeral Home of Highmore has been entrusted with Barb's arrangements.
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Barbara was such a kind gentle lady and I enjoyed getting to know her. You have our sympathy
Joey & Peg
Dave,Denny,& Linda,
I was really sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing. She has had kind of a rough last couple of years. If there is anything we can do just feel free to let us know. Your all in our thoughts and prayers.
Pat & Lynn
Dennis, Dave and Linda, I am sorry to hear about your mom. With her passing, I am remembering the many wonderful times that I had at your home when we were children. My prayers are with you as your mom now joins Margaret in eternity.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I enjoyed greatly my friendship with Barb. Her devotion to our Lord and love for the Church were a great witness.
Fr. Dave
Being a native of Harrold, as I was growing up, I knew your mother and would see and visit her in visits back to Harrold. I live in Hoven and work in Gettysburg, so the dual location. My sympathy and prayers are with you. Pat