Bernice Clara (Worzalla) Nitka, 96

Bernice Clara (née Worzalla) Nitka, age 96, entered eternal life March 2, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She passed away 45 minutes after her daughter, Barbara. Together they went hand-in-hand through the Pearly Gates.

She was born in Stevens Point December 2, 1926 to John and Regina Worzalla. She graduated from P.J. Jacobs High School in 1945.

After high school, she worked at Hart Glove and Mitten Factory in Stevens Point and then was the bookkeeper for Nitka & Son Plumbing Business.

Bernice married Harry Nitka on October 29, 1946 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church. He entered eternal life April 8, 2003. They resided in Stevens Point and were blessed with 15 children: Barb Nitka, Ken Nitka, Colleen (Dan) Kluck, Tommy Nitka, Bev (Jim) Opperman, Bonita Nitka, Jeff Nitka, Jim (Garolyn) Nitka, Barbie (Bob) Nitka, Cheryl (Bill) Jakusz, Laurie (Steve) Toepel, Jackie (Gary) Zdroik, Lottie (Ken) Klish, Becki (Dean) Bubolz, Tami (Fred) Rzentkowski, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Bernice was a very devoted Catholic. Her family knew if they had her out for the day, they better get her home for the Rosary at 8:30.

Bernice loved spending time with her family. Some of her favorites were family gatherings, feeding the birds and squirrels, flower gardening, game nights, picnics at Iverson Park every Sunday, cooking for her family and all the neighborhood kids. Her specialties were shrimp salad, potato salad, and homemade kluski noodles.

Bernice’s recent years were at The Lodge at Whispering Pines where many wonderful friendships were made. She enjoyed daily visits and playing bingo with all the other residents at The Lodge.

She was preceded in death by her parents; daughters Barb, Bev, Bonita, Laurie; sons Ken, Tommy, and Jeff; sons-in-law Dan Kluck and Ken Klish; brother Bobbi; and sisters Marcella and Patricia.

We would like to thank Promedica Hospice, Inclusa, and the amazing staff at The Lodge for all their dedicated love and care they gave our mother. You made Bernice feel like she was truly at home and always welcomed her family and visitors with open arms. For that, we are forever grateful.

Visitation will be held at the Pisarski Funeral Home, 703 Second St., Stevens Point, on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 from 4:30-6:30 p.m., with a Rosary Service starting at 6:30 p.m.

Visitation will continue at the church on March 9, 2023 from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service.

A Mass Of Christian Burial For Bernice will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1709 Wyatt Ave., Stevens Point. Rev Jeffrey Hennes will be officiating. Burial will follow at the parish cemetery immediately following mass.

The Pisarski Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family. For online condolences please visit www.pisarskifuneralhome.com.