Bernadine Frances Kohout was born Sept. 5, 1937, to Joe A. and Eva (Nemec) Kohout in Seward County and passed away Dec. 7, 2025, in David City, at the age of 88 years, 3 months and 2 days.
She was raised on farms in Seward County, Colfax County and Butler County. Her first communion was at Wilson Church in Colfax County. She attended country schools in Colfax and Seward counties, then graduated from Dwight Assumption in 1955.
Bernadine was a homemaker and spent her life caring for her family. She was a member of Catholic Workman for over 70 years.
She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Joe F. Kohout; infant brother, Lawrence Kohout; and sister, Arlene E. Andel.
Bernadine is survived by her nephew, Marvin Andel of David City; niece, Sharon Smith of David City; great-nieces and nephews, April Smith, Adam Smith, Sarah (Dave) Nedrig, and Valerie (Anton) Engel; great-great nieces and nephews, Joshua, Amelia, Donavin, Ziva, Evelyn, Frances, and Aydon.
Family will receive friends Friday, Nov. 12, from 9:30 a.m. –11 a.m. at Zabka-Perdue Funeral Home in Dwight. Rosary is at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, followed by a prayer service at 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home. A graveside service and interment will be at 12:15 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Cemetery near Bee. Memorial contributions are suggested to the family for future designations.
Arrangements by Zabka-Perdue Funeral Home in Dwight.
