Elizabeth F. Berndt

Elizabeth F. Berndt, 91, of Dubuque, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Unity Point-Finley Hospital.

A committal service will be held 10 am, Friday, April 10, 2026 at Linwood cemetery.

Elizabeth was born February 11, 1935 in Winona County, MN,, the daughter of Rudolf and Emma Matthees. She married Robert Berndt and they moved to Dubuque in 1956.

She was a charter member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, was active in several organizations, and enjoyed traveling. Elizabeth was a devoted wife and mother of five children.

Elizabeth is survived by her children, Julie Butler, of Dubuque, Fay (Santos) Olivarez, of Aransass Pass, TX, Ellen (Jon) Meyermann, of Clinton, IA, Craig (Lori) Berndt, of Andover, MN, and Scott Berndt, of Dubuque; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; her brother, Donald (Elverna) Matthees, of Winona, MN; her sister-in-law, Pam Matthees, of Rockford, IL; and her nieces and nephews.

She ws preceded in death  by her parents; her husband; her brothers, John Matthees, Gerhardt (Dauphney) Matthees, and Marvin Matthees; her sisters, Ada (Lester) Iverson, Henrietta (Gene) Edleman, Mary Ann (Francis) Tointon, and Mildred (Donald) Nisbit; and her son-in-law, Gary Butler.

The Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be made to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church.

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