Bernice Marie Henninger

Bernice Marie Henninger, 94 years old, died of natural causes on October 8, 2018 in Sun City West, AZ. Born August 15, 1924 in Petersburg, NE, to Albert Conrad Pelster and Louise C. Hoesing Pelster. Bernie attended schools in Boone county Nebraska before marrying Donald Henninger on July 25, 1943. Don was a Los Angeles police officer & Bernie was manager of the Los Angeles School Cafeterias. In 1964 they owned & operated the Poco Beach Resort on north Lake Tahoe in California now the Ritz Carlton. She enjoyed living the last 40 years on the Pebble Creek golf course in Sun City West, AZ. Bernie was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Don Henninger; two daughters, Darnell Balfour & Donna Faye Brooks; granddaughter, Debbie Henninger; and great-grandson, Trevor Trembley. Also, were her parents; three brothers: Edmund, Arthur & Norbert Pelster; and three sisters: Martha Euse, Blanche Richmond and Alma Kiesling.She is survived by son, David A. Henninger, Minden, NV; granddaughters, Donna Lea Brooks & Barbara Kurges both of Grants Pass, OR; grandson, Donald Lee Balfour of Jonesboro, AR; two great-granddaughters, Arrington & Alexis Balfour of Anthem, AZ; and several nieces & nephews.Bernie was witty and creative. She loved to golf and travel with family & friends. She will be miss by all.