Berniece Florence Pfannenstiel, age 96, died on February 8, 2024, at Grisell Memorial Hospital ISB, Ransom. She was born on July 24, 1927, on the family farm near Ransom the daughter of Frank J. and Elizabeth (Friess) Landwehr.
Berniece was a 1945 graduate of Ransom High School. She married Harold F. Pfannenstiel on April 27, 1948, in Ransom. The couple lived in Ness City until 1959 when they moved back to the family farm where they raised their children, Duane, Terry, Galen, Elaine, and Marlin. She worked side by side with her husband, Harold, until he passed on December 10, 1989.
Berniece continued to run the farm until she entered Rhode Island Suites in Ransom in May of 2021. She took great pride in her gardening skills and her flower gardens. She was a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church and the Altar Society.
She is survived by her son, Duane, and his wife, Susan, of Aurora, Colorado; daughter-in-law, Wilma, Goodland; son, Galen and his wife, Debbie, of Louisburg; daughter, Elaine Freeman and her husband, Ron, of WaKeeney; son, Marlin and his wife, Bonita, of Ransom; 12 grandchildren, Kerri, Brent (Mindy), Devlin, Brian (Susan), Stephanie, Jamie, Ty (Sarah), Robynn (Dustin), Megan (Royce), Britny (Ethan), Bryce, Megan (Justin); 27 great grand grandchildren; and sister, Arlene Langer of Ness City.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband; son, Terry Pfannenstiel; siblings, Lee, Urban, Mark, Gilbert, Laverne, and Leona Schulte; granddaughter, Tara Mull; and granddaughter-in-law, Erin Pfannenstiel.
Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, 10:30 a.m. at St. Aloysius Church, Ransom followed by burial in the St. Aloysius Cemetery. Rosary and Parish vigil will be at the church on Monday, February 12, 2024, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Viewing will be at Fitzgerald Funeral Home on Monday, February 12, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00. p.m. and at the church prior to the services.
Memorial contributions may be given to St. Aloysius Church or the Altar Society.
Memories and works of support may be left for the family by writing in the guest book.