Bernita K (Langel) Broich, 87, died Wednesday July 22, 2020 at the St Anthony Nursing Home in Carroll with her children near her side.
A live broadcast of Bernita’s funeral can be found by going to St. John Paul II Parish – St. Lawrence Church YouTube Channel, which will be available at 10 a.m. on Saturday.
Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 25, 2020 at St. John Paul II Parish – St. Lawrence Church in Carroll. The Celebrant will be Fr. Timothy Schott. Music will be by Kathy Halbur as pianist with Kathleen Macke as cantor. Lector for the funeral mass will be Diane Hannasch. Casket Bearers will be Bernita’s grandchildren. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Carroll.
Those in attendance of the funeral mass are required to wear a face covering, and practice social distancing. There will be no public visitation prior to the funeral mass on Saturday.
Memorials may be left at the church for St. John Paul II Parish or St. Anthony Nursing Home. Those wishing to send a memorial please mail to Sharp Funeral Home, c/o Bernita Broich Family, 226 W. 8th St. Carroll, IA 51401.
Funeral arrangements are under the guidance of the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll and online condolences may be left for Bernita’s family at www.sharpfuneral.com.
She was born Oct 6, 1932 in Templeton, IA to Joe and Mary (Bauer) Langel. She grew up on the family farm and graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Templeton IA in 1951.
She married Clayton Broich on Oct 17, 1953 and they made their home in Carroll, IA. Bernita is survived by her husband Clayton Broich of nearly 67 years; 6 children. Stan (Billie) Broich of Ankeny, Sheryl Nass (Steve) of Omaha, Jean Broich of Des Moines, Lori Alley (Bruce) of Arvada, CO, Allen (Melissa) Broich of Ankeny, and Tom (LaDon) Broich of Ankeny. 15 Grand Children; Ryan (Tara) and Ben (Erin) Broich, Steve (Suzanne) and Jason (Leigh) Nass, Nathan, Kris (Jessica) and Briana Alley, Logan, Kyle and Sydney Broich, Travis (Haley), Tyler and Josh Broich, Andy (Wendy) Phipps and Sarah (Brian) Sills. 16 Great Grand Children; Dylan, Jackson, Nash, Madeline, Campbell, Norah, Elliot, Lily, Drew, Will, Raye, Elizabeth, Elijah, Alexander, Gabe and Abigail.
Bernita is survived by her sister Yvonne Broich (Tom-Deceased) of Carroll, Brothers; LaVern (Louetta-Deceased) of Templeton and Elmer (Imelda) of Manning. Sisters-in-Law; Delores (Vernon) Langel of Omaha, Marilyn (Dale-Deceased) Snyder of Breda, Joleen (Ron) Klocke of Carroll, Laurel Jean (Dennis) Heithoff of Willey, and Brothers-in-Law John (Mary Jo) Broich of Carroll and Don (Vera) Schettler of Omaha.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Edna (Don) Schettler, her Mother and Father-in-Law John and Emilia Broich, Brothers-in-Law; Bob Broich, Marvin Broich, Tom Broich, Jerry Broich and Dale Snyder. Sisters-in-Law; Louetta (LaVern) Langel, Edra (Bob) Broich, and Doris (Jerry) Broich and 2 Great Grandkids, Hope Phipps and Owen Nass.
Bernita was a novice quilter, but she took great pride in making a very unique and personal quilt for each of her grandkids for their High School Graduation. She would also make sure she always had her famous cookies and cinnamon rolls ready for every occasion. She held several jobs but can be most remembered for her many years working at Commercial Savings Bank in Carroll as a bank teller. She enjoyed playing cards and being with her family and friends. She and Clayton also enjoyed jumping in the car at the spur of the moment to go see their kids and grandkids-usually unannounced which was always a great surprise.
Most of all, we never tire of hearing how sweet of a lady she was.
