Betty Ann Bernhard Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on March 14, 2026, at the age of 97, Betty Ann Bernhard of Sioux Falls, South Dakota passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joe Kielman and Elizabeth Kielman (Jandl); her husband Ed; her son John; and her siblings, Robert Kielman and Joyce Burhenn.
She is survived by: her children, Nancy (Bill Beddow) of Harrisburg, Cindi Tuttle of Sioux Falls, Mary Bernhard (Jeff Dietz) of Harrisburg and Joe Bernhard (Janelle Jamtgaard) of Sioux Falls; her granddaughter Stacie Bechtold; her brothers, Rich Kielman (Linda) of Sioux Falls and Russ Kielman (Betty) of Brandon; her grandchildren, Ryan Olson (Kristin) of Harrisburg, Eric (Katie Mead) of Sioux Falls, Andrea Bernhard of Sioux Falls and Lale Norgaard (Regan) of Volga; and her stepgrandson Mike Olson of Sioux Falls. She is also survived by fourteen great-grandchildren.
Because of Betty's love for animals, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Sioux Empire Pit Rescue of Sioux Falls in Betty's name, an organization that Stacie and Ryan are actively involved in.
