Mary Bernadine Kuhfahl

KUHFAHL, Mary Bernadine “Bernie” 3/28/1929 – 8/7/2021 Mary Bernadine Kuhfahl was born March 28, 1929 in Spalding, NE to Agatha and Rodger Colgan. They added 2 children to their marriage – Bernadine and Patricia.Rodger passed away tragically in a car accident when he was only 26 years old leaving Agathawith two very young childrenAgatha raised Bernadine and Patricia in that quaint little town of Spalding for the next several years. Family, friends and neighbors all looked out for “Aggie” and her kids. It was during that time that Bernadine was given the nickname "Beanie", a name that stuck with her for the rest of her life.Beanie loved to tell stories of her and Patsy and their adventures growing up and fondly spoke of the friendly folks who understood the concept of "it takes a village" to raise a child.She and Patsy were very close throughout their lives. When Beanie was 12 years old, her mother met and married Dale McCumber.There was a time where they moved to Buffalo, New York, but did not stay long. They made their way back to Nebraska and had two more children, Dennis and Karen. Beanie was able to attend and graduate from Spalding Academy.She was very proud of her Catholic education and made sure all her children received a Catholic education.After graduating from Spalding Academy, she moved to Omaha when her mother and step-dad relocated there.She loved to be close to her family. Beanie met Matt Kuhfahl while in Omaha. Matt's sister introduced them when Matt was on leave from the Navy during the Korean Conflict.She married him and moved to California after the wedding.When his time of service ended with the Navy, they settled in Omaha, NE.They had six children together Chris, Pam, Nancy, Paul, Laurie and Roger. Beanie was a stay-at-home mom until the youngest child entered school. She moved on to a new adventure in her life when she went to work for Liberty Mutual and she quickly moved into a job that she was very good at and that she loved. After she retired from Liberty Mutual, she filled her new-found free time by devoting herself to the parish works in the St. Pius the X community. She loved her work in the Stephen Ministries as well as several other ministries.She was a hardworking woman who truly loved her Catholic faith.She was a fierce defender of life and was very active with the Pro-Life movement.She had a very strong devotion to Mary our Mother and prayed and prayed and prayed the rosary.Whenever there was a poor soul that needed prayers, Beanie was the one to call.Many people appreciated that about her and continue to be grateful for those prayers.Her family will miss her very much, but know that she continues to watch over them every single day. Bernie was preceded in death by her husband Matthew Kuhfahl; She is survived by Children: Christine (Mike) Ireland, Pamela (Steve) Sherry, Nancy (Scott) Malone, Paul (Beth) Kuhfahl, Laurie (John) Spielman, Roger (Lori) Kuhfahl; Sisters: Patricia (Stuart) Meyers, Karen (Mike) Biben; Brother Dennis McCumber; 18 Grandchildren, Many Great and Great-Great Grandchildren, other relatives & friends. VISITATION: Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021 from 5-7:00pm, with a ROSARY at 6:30pm, all at Braman Mortuary (72 St. Chapel) FUNERAL MASS: Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021 at 10:30am at St. Pius X Catholic Church (69th & Blondo) INTERMENT: Calvary Catholic Cemetery Memorials to:Hospice & Home Health Care of Saunders County, 141 E. 5 St., Wahoo, NE 68066 or Nebraska Right to Life, 404 S. 11 St., Lincoln, NE 68508 Braman Mortuary (72 St. Chapel) 1702 N. 72 St. Omaha, NE68114 402-391-2171