Bertha was born in Zap, North Dakota on June 3, 1927 to Mike and Pauline (Finkbiener) Netzer. She had 10 siblings, Louie, Martin, Ernest, Christine, Anna, Ervin, and Hertha Netzer as well as Herbert, Frieda, and Pauline Gienger. Bertha attended Echo Ridge School 2 ½ miles from her parents´ home as well as Fallon School and Terry High School. In 1944 Bertha married Carl (Bud) Pisk in Glendive Montana. Together they made their home on Bud´s parent´s farm north of Fallon, MT. Bertha and Bud together raised five sons and daughters on their family farm. Bertha´s family will remember her as a master at making noodles, bread, frying chicken and making hundreds of pierogis for family gatherings.
Bertha enjoyed crocheting, embroidering and doing jigsaw puzzles. She also enjoyed growing flowers and gardening. Bertha was loved and admired by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her unspoken love for each of them is an inspiration to the entire family. Her family was everything to her.
Bertha was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Alter Society, and the Fallon PTA.
Bertha is survived by her children, Jerry (Sharon) of Terry, Judy (Donald) Ulrich of Fallon, Janice (Harold) Wallace of Terry, Sharon (Ron) Rosa of Bozeman, Shirley (David) Martin of Sterling, Colorado, Mike (Thomas Smith) of Oakland, California, Tom (Kay) Pisk of Terry, Jim (Wendy) Pisk of Anchorage, Alaska, and Darryl Pisk (Molly Anderson) of Miles City; her grandchildren, Kevin, Duane, John (Emilia), Rosanna, Rachel, and Becky Tridgidga, Mark Ulrich, Heather (Matt) Bunkers, Jeff Wallace, Marty Kimball, Brandy Kimball, Cami (Matt) Cetlinski, Tony Martin, Sarah, Taylor, and Trevor Pisk, Megan and Callie Pisk, Adrian and Alyssa Anderson; great-grandchildren Madalyn, Monique, and Maria Bunkers, April and Tyson Pisk, Emily Tridgidga, Paige Krier-Martin, Braedon, Ethan and William Cetlinski; a sister Freida Lewis of Billings, a brother in law Pete Pisk and his wife Ella Mae, sister in law Darlane Pisk. Bertha was in death by her husband, Bud, parents and nine siblings.
A vigil service will be held on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Terry. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, March 8, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Terry. Rite of Committal will follow in the family lot of the Prairie County Cemetery. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Terry is in charge of the arrangements.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Prairie County Hospital Foun
Service Schedule
Vigil Service
18:00
Wednesday March 7, 2012
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home-Terry
300 Spring Street
Terry, MT 59349
Service Schedule
Vigil Service
18:00
Wednesday March 7, 2012
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home-Terry
300 Spring Street
Terry, MT 59349
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Merry and Armando DeAnda says
Janice, Harold and family, We want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow.
Merry and Armando DeAnda
Julie Buckingham Kaufman says
Thinking of you at this sad time.
Dwight and Lynette Tague says
Sorry to hear of the passing of your mom, grandma, and great grandma. She was a very caring lady. May we all follow her example of making family feel loved.
Gene and Sue Cranford says
Tom, Kay and Family,
So sorry to hear the loss of your mom Tom. My thoughts and prayers are will you.
Aletta & Randy Shannon says
You’re all in our thoughts and prayers. Bertha was always so happy and fun to be around. Will always remember the folks playing cards with her and Bud. May special memories help ease your sorrow!
Randall J Reynolds & Staff says
Our Deepest sympathy at your loss, Bertha was a wonderful person and we all enjoyed when she came to the office, she was always such a cheerful and joking person. She will be missed by us all
Dr. R J Reynolds and staff
Mike and Mary (Finneman) Johnson says
So sorry to hear of Bertha’s passing. I have very fond memories of both Bud and Bertha (such neat people)!! They will be truly missed!! Prayers are being sent your way.