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Bernadine M. Roepke Matz

Birth	:	24 Nov 1926 Gosper County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	12 Jul 2010 Elwood, Gosper County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Elkton Cemetery, Elkton, Giles County, USA
Coordinate	:	35.0505981, -86.8972015
Description	:	Bernadine M. Matz, 83, of Elwood, Nebraska, formerly of Lexington, died Monday, July 12, 2010, at Elwood Care Center in Elwood. She was born November 24, 1926, on a farm near Smithfield, Nebraska to August and Mary (Waln) Roepke. Bernadine was the youngest of four siblings including two brothers; Delmar and Owen and two sisters, Marley and Elsie. For her elementary education, she attended a rural school southwest of Smithfield, Nebraska. In high school, she took Normal Training so she could teach school after graduation. A Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education was achieved from University of Nebraska at Kearney,... Read More	Bernadine M. Matz, 83, of Elwood, Nebraska, formerly of Lexington, died Monday, July 12, 2010, at Elwood Care Center in Elwood. She was born November 24, 1926, on a farm near Smithfield, Nebraska to August and Mary (Waln) Roepke. Bernadine was the youngest of four siblings including two brothers; Delmar and Owen and two sisters, Marley and Elsie. For her elementary education, she attended a rural school southwest of Smithfield, Nebraska. In high school, she took Normal Training so she could teach school after graduation. A Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education was achieved from University of Nebraska at Kearney, Nebraska and she, also, attended Hastings College in Hastings, Nebraska. She attended classes while teaching. She taught for years in rural schools in Dawson and Gosper counties and finished her teaching career in Overton, Nebraska. On July 25, 1952, Bernadine married Dean E. Matz in Lexington. They raised their two sons, Don and Greg on the farm while Bernadine taught school. In the past, Bernadine enjoyed raising a large vegetable garden and canned the fruits of her labor. They raised pumpkins and gave them away. She loved to entertain friends and family in her home and she never knew a stranger. In her free time, Bernadine liked to sew for herself and crochet, making many beautiful doilies. Dean and Bernadine loved to travel, going to Seattle, Washington to see relatives and also enjoyed Yellowstone National Park. She went on many field trips with her students and especially enjoyed going to Pioneer Village in Minden and the Union Pacific Railroad's Bailey Yard in North Platte. Bernadine moved to Plum Creek Assisted Living in Lexington shortly after the death of Dean and due to failing health, moved to Elwood Care Center in Elwood. She enjoyed the activities at the care home, and especially enjoyed visits from her family. Bernadine is survived by: sons, Don and wife Lorelli Matz of Des Moines, Iowa; Greg Matz of Boise, Idaho; grandchildren: Matthew Matz of Des Moines, Iowa; Lenah & Sophia Matz of Boise, Idaho Bernadine was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Dean in 2005; her two brothers and two sisters.

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Where is Bernadine M. Roepke Matz's memorial?
Bernadine M. Roepke Matz's memorial is located at: Elkton Cemetery, Elkton, Giles County, USA.
When did Bernadine M. Roepke Matz death?
Bernadine M. Roepke Matz death on 12 Jul 2010 in Elwood, Gosper County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Bernadine M. Roepke Matz's memorial?
Latitude: 35.0505981
Longitude: -86.8972015

Family Members:

Parent

August William Roepke

(1875 - 1958)

Mary Anna Waln Roepke

(1884 - 1960)

Spouse

Dean E. Matz

(1925 - 2005)

Siblings

Elsie Ruth Roepke Gydesen

(1907 - 1972)

Marly Lavon Roepke Robeson

(1910 - 1962)

Owen Wallis Roepke

(1912 - 1981)

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Coordinate: 35.0508530, -86.8894930

2. Saint Elizabeth Baptist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 35.0496556, -86.8893194

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7. Elliott Cemetery
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Coordinate: 35.0135994, -86.8771973

8. Boswell Cemetery
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Coordinate: 35.0214005, -86.8602982

9. Daly Cemetery
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Coordinate: 35.0135994, -86.9244003

10. Dunnavant Cemetery
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Coordinate: 35.0900002, -86.9194031

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Coordinate: 35.0957340, -86.8908170

12. Wray Cemetery
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Coordinate: 35.0828200, -86.8552900

13. Ezell Cemetery
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Coordinate: 35.0071983, -86.8728027

14. Upshaw Family Memorial
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Coordinate: 35.0047798, -86.8791962

15. Con Smith
Elkton, Giles County, USA
Coordinate: 35.0481970, -86.8365260

16. Brown-Knight Cemetery
Giles County, USA
Coordinate: 35.0291400, -86.9530900

17. Eagin Cemetery
Giles County, USA
Coordinate: 35.0811005, -86.8478012

18. Elder Cemetery
Giles County, USA
Coordinate: 35.0466995, -86.9599991

19. Smith Cemetery
Cash Point, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 35.0377998, -86.8343964

20. Lewter Cemetery
Ardmore, Giles County, USA
Coordinate: 35.0177994, -86.8405991

21. Poplar Hill Cemetery
Elkton, Giles County, USA
Coordinate: 35.0299988, -86.9625015

22. Bethany Cemetery
Bryson, Giles County, USA
Coordinate: 35.1077995, -86.8792038

23. Malone Cemetery
Cash Point, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 35.0349998, -86.8264008

24. Bledsoe Cemetery
Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 35.0393982, -86.8246994