Bernice M. Halmstad

Bernice M. (Baker) Halmstad, 94, of Catawba, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at Rib Lake Health Services, where she resided for the last 8 months. She was born in Kennan, WI, on March, 31, 1926, to Bertram and Florence (Fiebig) Baker, the oldest of 13 siblings, known as the “Baker’s dozen”. Bernice married Maurice Halmstad on August 24, 1946, in Catawba, they celebrated 55 years of marriage, and had six children together.
Bernice truly enjoyed spending time with her siblings attending family events. She never missed the opportunity to attend celebrations or events for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by her children: Kathy (Gary) Curtis of Hawkins, WI, Janet Prohaska of Catawba, WI, David Halmstad of Catawba, WI, Kenneth (Kate) Halmstad of Catawba, WI, Jeanne (Greg Meskill) Lynch of Phillips, WI and daughter-in-law, Deb Halmstad of Catawba; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandson; siblings: Eileen Madson of Greendale, WI, Delmar Baker of Fairfield, CA, Don Baker of Fairfiled, CA, Alice Valiga of Phillips, WI, Albert Baker of Merrifield, MN, Lynn (Butch) Baker of Lannon, WI, Carole Peterson of Madison, WI, Karen Doremire of Oconomowoc, WI; and numerous other family members.
Bernice is preceded in death by her husband, Maurice, in 2001; son, Danie, in 2010; son-in-law, Bob Prohaska; two brothers, Harold and Jerry Baker; and two sisters, Cele Liebelt and Bev Watral.
The family would like to thank the staff at Rib Lake Health Services for the exceptional care of Bernice and everyone who sent birthday cards for her 94th birthday.
Memorial Service will be held at 11am on Saturday, May 30, 2020, at Catawba Cemetery in Catawba, WI. Graveside service will be conducted by Pastor Jordan Scott. All family and friends are welcome to attend.