Berta Lou Siegrist

Berta Lou (Sprinkle) Siegrist was born on March 18, 1934 in Walton, Indiana.  She was the daughter of Arthur and Esther (Knapp) Sprinkle.  She died early Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at the Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems in Beloit, Kansas at the age of 86 years, 9 months and 19 days.

Berta Lou grew up and graduated high school in Young America, Indiana.  She went to Purdue College in Lafayette, Indiana.   Berta worked at the State Hospital.  Soon after her employment she met the love of her life, William "Bill" Laverne Siegrist.  They were united in marriage on June 7th, 1953.  Four of their children were born in Indiana.  In April of 1959, the family moved to Simpson, Kansas where Bill grew up. Three more children were added after arriving in Kansas.

Berta had many jobs.  She worked at Pizza Hut, Best Western, Waconda Motel and Catlin's in Beloit.  In Delphos, Kansas she was employed by Klein Oil.  Berta had an amazingly beautiful voice.  Berta loved and enjoyed singing with Faye Pearson.  They performed together at many weddings and funerals. Another hobby that her husband and Berta did together that kept them busy was raising dogs, camping and fishing.

When Berta stopped working, she loved to play with her dogs, watching old movies and musicals.  This woman could shop for hours upon hours.  If there was a social gathering, Berta was capable of cooking for an army.

Berta definitely was a SURVIVOR! She battled cancer, heart surgery, multiple strokes, and Alzheimer's.

Berta preceded in death by her parents Arthur and Esther; her husband Bill; infant son David Lee (4 days after birth) in 1956; brother, Joe and wife Linda; 3 sisters-in-law; 3 brothers-in-law; son-in-law, Jason Monty; mother-in-law, Vivian; father-in-law, Cleo; great grandson, Nolan Lewis; and nephews and nieces.

Survived by her children, William Joe (Arlene) of Chula Vista, CA; Debra Siegrist of Topeka, KS; Daniel (Terry) of Salina, KS; Bruce (Sandy) of Simpson, KS; Charles David (Michelle) of Boca Raton, FL; Rebecca Monty of Simpson, KS; sister-in-law Elizabeth; brother-in-law Jack Carlson of McPherson, KS;  18 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Family-only funeral services will be at 10 AM Monday, January 11 at Roberts Family Funeral Home & will be live-streamed. Visitation will be from 1-7 PM Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to Family Expense Fund.

Funeral Service will be live-streamed using the link below:

Berta Lou Siegrist Live-Streamed Funeral Service