Bernice Louise Reichardt's Obituary
Bernice Louise (Bunny) Reichardt, daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend to many peacefully passed away June 8th, 2015 at Haven Hospice in Gainesville, Florida. She was surrounded by her family.
Born Bernice Louise Runstrom, daughter of Carl John Runstrom and Martha Dahle Runstrom October 30, 1918, Bunny resided in Madison Wisconsin during her formative years. An East High school graduate in 1935 she then attended and earned her nursing degree from the University of Wisconsin Madison in 1940.
Married to Dr. Frederic William Reichardt, they resided in Stevens Point, Wisconsin where they made a life and raised a family of nine children.
After retirement they moved to Gainesville, Florida where they spent the last 35 years. Bunny was first and foremost a mother. She devoted her entire life to the love and caring of people. She was an avid sports fan and lover of all athletics. Quite an accomplished athlete herself she was known to outrun even the best in the areas of track and field. She loved and participated in tennis, golf and curling, to mention just a few sporting endeavors.
Reading and bridge became a favorite pastime but none of these were as important as watching and sharing with her nice children and 28 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
She is survived by her children: Frederic Carl (Mary) Reichardt, Martha Suzanne (Michael) Buss, Priscilla Lynn Copps (Lee Guetschow), John Steven (Carrie) Reichardt, Mary Louise (Robert) Fick, Ann Elizabeth Schicht, William James (Jackie) Reichardt, Edwin Lee (Cathy) Reichardt. Her lovely daughter Carol Jane (Gonzalo) Celis will be greeting her in heaven.
She was preceded in death by her husband Frederic Reichardt and her daughter Carol Jane Celis. Graveside services will be held for Mrs. Reichardt on Friday, June 19th at 11:30 a.m. in The Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW 102nd Ave, Bushnell, FL 33513.
Every life has impact on so many others in this earthly world. The positive and selfless human being that exuded from your soul will be your living legacy.
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