Bernadine M. Pope, 89, Rich Fountain, passed away peacefully Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, at Westphalia Hills in Westphalia, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born April 27, 1936, to the late Henry and Mary (Radmacher) Mengwasser in Rich Fountain.
She attended Sacred Heart School.
Bernadine was united in marriage to Frank C. Pope June 25, 1960, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rich Fountain.
She was a dedicated homemaker, and once her children were raised she went to work at Quaker Windows in Freeburg passing on to her children her strong work ethic.
She was a lifelong member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rich Fountain.
Bernadine enjoyed doing word search puzzles, watching Hallmark and the Bold & the Beautiful, cooking her homemade chicken noodle soup, baking her famous chocolate chip cookies/pies and embroidering tea towels for the parish. Her greatest enjoyment was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Bernadine was preceded in death husband of 38 years, Frank; parents, Henry and Mary; seven brothers; three sisters; and her loyal dog, Oscar.
She is survived by her children, Joe Pope of Freeburg, Dale Pope and wife Tammy of Freeburg, Greg Pope of Freeburg, Marilyn Umstattd and husband Chris of Jefferson City, Sheila Luebbert and husband Brian of Rich Fountain and Debbie Graham and husband Matt of Eugene; grandchildren, Brody and Ayla Graham, Colby Luebbert and friend Tori and daughters, Mia and Sophia and Wyatt Luebbert, Amy Kemna and husband Caleb, Brittany Pope, Zach Pope and wife Denise, Ryan Pope and wife Abbey, Trevor Pope, Erika Schwartze and husband Timmy, Matthew Pope and wife Tara, Megan Douglas and husband Scott and Jordan Dodson and husband Dalton; great-grandchildren, Bentley, Harper, Grace, Liam and Aaliyah; brother, Norbert Mengwasser of Rich Fountain; sisters-in-law, Leona Mengwasser of Jefferson City, Emma Scheulen of Linn and Doris Lewis of Jefferson City; brothers-in-law, Leonard Voss of Linn and Walter Schwartz of Argyle; along with many nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held from 9 until 11 a.m., (today) Wednesday, Nov. 26, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rich Fountain followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. with Rev. William D. Debo officiating. Interment followed in Sacred Heart Parish Cemetery.
Memorial contributions suggested to the wishes of the family.
Arrangements entrusted to Morton Chapel in Linn.
