Bernadette "Bernie" Marie Schuh Wege

Bernadette Marie Schuh Wege “Bernie” of Denham Springs, Louisiana passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023 after gracefully living with ALS for 4 years. Bernie was born in Appleton, Wisconsin on August 9, 1954, to parents Raymond Schuh and Bertha Kempen Schuh. She graduated from Xavier High School in Appleton. Later, as a single mom of 3, she earned a master’s degree from Louisiana State University and became a CPA. Professionally, Bernie worked in accounting, most notably as Vice President of Finance for Palisades Holdings. When she wasn’t working, she loved spending time with her family and friends boating, reading, playing softball and she loved all things LSU. She also cherished vacations with her children and playing with her grandchildren. She lived a full life of service to her Savior, Jesus Christ, her family, her country, and really everyone she met. Bernie proudly served her country for 6 years in the United State Air Force and served three fulltime missions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in England London South, Washington D.C., and Kingston Jamaica. She treasured her close friendships with so many, two of which were Ole Christensen and her mother-in-law Grace Wege. Her family was everything to her which is where she found most joy. Bernie leaves behind two daughters, Jennifer Wege and Jaqueline (Scott) Hardy and a son, Robert (Shonna) Wege, grandchildren: Baily Simoneaux, Avin Stegall, Jossy Stegall, Lily Wege, Maxx Wege, Isabella (Izzy Hardy, Terra Hardy and Ezra Stegall (stillborn) and great grandchildren: Levi Simoneaux and soon to arrive Theo and Tallulah Stegall. She also leaves behind her sisters Betty Schumacher (Fred) Luetschqager, Kathy Schuh-Ries, Carol (Pat) Heenan, Marrianne (Jon) Blakeslee and brothers Gene (Carol), Bill (Mary Lou), Tony Carl (Peg), Leo (Barb), Ray (Joyce), and Hank (Voni) Schuh; and in-laws Don Vanevenhoven and Sandy Schuh. She was preceded in death by parents Raymond and Bertha Schuh, brothers Matt & Gordon (Linda) Schuh, sister Donna Vanevenhoven, and sisters-in-law Joann Schuh and Karen Schuh. Since Bernie has family in Louisiana and Wisconsin, there will be two services held: On Saturday, December 2nd family and friends may gather from 11:00 to 12:00 on Saturday, December 2 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints, 25367 Riverton Ave, Denham Springs, LA 70726. A Celebration of Life will begin at noon. On Saturday, December 9th at 11:00 AM a Celebration of Life will be held at Colonial House Supper Club, N 4330 County Rd E, Freedom, WI 54130. Lunch will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saint Humanitarian Aid fund.

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Bernadette "Bernie" Marie Schuh Wege

August 9, 1954 - November 14, 2023