Bernice Laura Laschinger

Bernie was born on April 18, 1958, to Robert and Lorena (Brantner) Laschinger in Eau Claire, WI. She graduated from Durand High School in 1976. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree from UW – Lacrosse in Social Work in 1981. In 1982, Bernice moved to California, where she spent thirty-five years working as a realtor and mortgage broker. Bernie developed her own mortgage broker company in the San Jose area.

Bernice had an amazing life. She was especially blessed by the presence of a multitude of friends, family and business associates whom she loved spending time with and sharing in fun and laughter. She was an avid 49ers fan; Giants and Sharks fan, despite being from Wisconsin, where Packers reign. She loved sponsoring and organizing events for all of her friends and associates. She will fondly be remembered for her friendships, love of life, generosity, compassion, loyalty, selflessness and her big heart.

Bernice is survived by her brothers, Eugene Laschinger (Julie) of Verona, WI, Michael (Cheryl) of San Jose, CA, Patrick (Lynne) of Kernersville , NC; sisters, Carol Kirk (Kevin) of Eau Claire, WI, Nancy Richardson, (James Hathaway) of Arkansaw, WI, and Mary Laschinger of Atlanta, GA; nephews, Joe Laschinger, Jason Laschinger, Troy Laschinger, Todd Laschinger and Brayton Laschinger; nieces, Kimberly Beckett, Kelly Laschinger, Heather Crandell, Amanda Weidenbach, Kristen Watts, Theresa Swanson and Lisa Richardson.

She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Terry Laschinger, and nephew, Eric Laschinger.

The family would like to thank the staff of Kaiser Permenente Hospital for the loving care they gave to Bernice. The family would also like to extend a special thank you to Jacquie, Bobby, Rachel, Rita and all her friends for their special gift of love and support to Bernie.

A memorial service and celebration of life will be held at Khartoum’s on Friday, March 10, at 4:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Second Harvest Food Bank would be greatly appreciated.