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Bernita Roggow Schweigert

Birth	:	12 Nov 1939 Burke, Gregory County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	27 Feb 2017 Gregory, Gregory County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Lucas Cemetery, Lucas, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.2991560, -99.2189780
Description	:	Bernita Roggow was born November 12th, 1939 in Burke South Dakota. She was the first child born to Woodrow Roggow and June Anderson Roggow. After just 15 months, her brother Kenneth was born. They grew up on the family homestead near Lucas. Her first day of school, she ran home because she was afraid to be away from home. Her father said that was fine and she could wait until the following year when Kenny and her could go together. Bernita and her brother attended Smith Country School and Bernita enjoyed eating wild plums on her walk home from school.... Read More	Bernita Roggow was born November 12th, 1939 in Burke South Dakota. She was the first child born to Woodrow Roggow and June Anderson Roggow. After just 15 months, her brother Kenneth was born. They grew up on the family homestead near Lucas. Her first day of school, she ran home because she was afraid to be away from home. Her father said that was fine and she could wait until the following year when Kenny and her could go together. Bernita and her brother attended Smith Country School and Bernita enjoyed eating wild plums on her walk home from school. She attended Burke High School, graduating in 1959. Bernita was involved in 4-H and was a lovely seamstress, making many of her own clothes. Bernita attended the National Business School in Rapid City, completing the business program. She returned home and worked for the Northwestern National Bank in Gregory. On January 13, 1964 Bernita married Bud Schweigert and from this union 5 sons were born. They included Brian (1964), Clark (1966), Todd (1969), Blake (1972) and Mark (1974). Bernita enjoyed the company of her neighbors in the Dallas community and raising five boys didn't allow for any dull moments. Bernita and Bud divorced in 1987. For several years Bernita worked for the county nurse's office where she organized and assisted clients with paperwork and appointments. She enjoyed meeting new people and lasting friendships at the courthouse. She was also employed at Klein's True Value in Gregory. She considered her employer, co-workers, and customers family. She loved visiting with people, having many good conversations with them. Bernita loved taking trips to Wisconsins, spending time with family and enjoying a good thrift shop or two. Bernita's deepest happiness was helping and spending time with her grandchildren. Each of them held a special place in her heart. She followed her grandchildren's sporting events, cheering them on from the bleachers at basketball and volleyball games. Seeing her great-grandchildren brought her joy. She cherished every gift, homemade card and sentiment shared by her youngest family members. Bernita fought a courageous two-year battle with cancer. She made the most of her many medical appointments, using these trips as a means for quality time with her family. During a short stay at Silver Threads in Gregory, she enjoyed working on puzzles and the award winning 4th of July parade float. Bernita was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Bernita J. Schweigert, age 77, passed away peacefully at the Gregory Hospital in Gregory, SD on February 27, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents. Info from the Kotrba-Smith Funeral Home

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Where is Bernita Roggow Schweigert's memorial?
Bernita Roggow Schweigert's memorial is located at: Lucas Cemetery, Lucas, Gregory County, USA.
When did Bernita Roggow Schweigert death?
Bernita Roggow Schweigert death on 27 Feb 2017 in Gregory, Gregory County, South Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Bernita Roggow Schweigert's memorial?
Latitude: 43.2991560
Longitude: -99.2189780

Family Members:

Parent

Woodrow Wilson “Woody” Roggow

(1913 - 2007)

June Anne Anderson Roggow

(1918 - 1995)

Children

Brian L Schweigert

(1964 - 2019)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Lucas Cemetery
Lucas, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2991560, -99.2189780

2. Lucas Catholic Cemetery
Lucas, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3005981, -99.2193985

3. Sully Cemetery
Lucas, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2770000, -99.2380000

4. Petersen Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2539558, -99.1770172

5. Johnson Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1755028, -99.2228660

6. Graceland Cemetery
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7. Oldham Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3001500, -99.0253800

8. West Trinity Lutheran Church
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Coordinate: 43.3713000, -99.0430000

9. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Burke, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1507988, -99.2913971

10. Sutton Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2329900, -99.0216200

11. Saint Joseph Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2202988, -99.4338989

12. IOOF Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2380000, -99.4480000

13. Gregory County Home Cemetery
Gregory, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1253014, -99.2866974

14. Herrick Cemetery
Herrick, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1110000, -99.1970000

15. Czech National Cemetery
Gregory, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2118988, -99.4636002

16. LaRoche Cemetery
Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4808006, -99.1042023

17. Brozik Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4599755, -99.3854681

18. Dixon Cemetery
Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3932991, -99.4738998

19. Friesland Cemetery
Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3171997, -98.9041977

20. Bijou Hills Union Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5280000, -99.1704510

21. Lake George Cemetery
Platte, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4693985, -98.9938965

22. Dallas Hillview Cemetery
Dallas, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2271996, -99.5310974

23. Saint Augustine Catholic Cemetery
Dallas, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2263940, -99.5334467

24. Peace Cemetery
Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0816994, -99.3946991