Berdus W. Knickmeier

Berdus W. Knickmeier, age 98, passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2011 at Nazareth House in Stoughton.   She was born in Middleton on July 26, 1912, a daughter of Emil and Mathilda (Hiney) Jungbluth.   Berdus was united in marriage to Wilbert Knickmeier, who preceded her in death in 1990.   Berdus worked as a housekeeper as several UW sorority and fraternity houses.   She was a hard worker, and a devoted grandmother.   She enjoyed baking for family events, gardening and crocheting.   She won the Most Grandchildren' award at Nazareth House in 2009, and at age 96, won a National embroidered art award.   She is survived by a son, Wilbert (Marjorie King) Knickmeier; 5 grandchildren, Kimberly (Jim) Tjugum, Randy (Maria) Knickmeier, Candace (David) Sarbacker, Steve (Sally) Knickmeier, and Greg (Chris) Knickmeier; 10 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Joseph (Alta) Jungbluth; and several nieces and nephews.   She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son, Wesley; brothers, Emil and Elmer; and sisters, Agnes, Carrie and Berdell.   Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, February 3, 2011 at 11:30 am at First Lutheran Church, 310 E. Washington St., Stoughton, with the Rev. Richard Halom officiating.   Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Monona.   The family will greet friends at church on Thursday from 10:00 am until 11:30 am.   Special Thanks to the Staff at Nazareth House.