Tom Fiebiger

Sheryl & Mike: While it's been many years since we have crossed paths, I wanted to express my sympathy on your mother's passing. The friendliness and warmth both Bette and your Dad always conveyed to both myself and my parents was always much appreciated, and will not be forgotten.
May God be with both of you and your families now and always.

Tom Fiebiger

Franz Kitzberger

The house up on Summit. The make-shift "buckets" down in the unfinished basement. Little wannabes slam-dunkin' and bankin' off the ceiling and ductwork. A nurturing mom, mellow, accepting, tolerant, teaching--Bette. True care-giver! How enriching it was and is to have such people as Stan, Bette, Sheryl and Mike in our lives! Rest in peace, Stan & Bette. Carry on, Sheryl & Mike and families.

Franz Kitzberger

Curt Hagg

Sheryl and Mike,

We were very saddened to hear about the loss of your mother. She was a kind and gracious lady who, along with your dad, were a constant presence in my life while growing up in New Ulm. They represented what was great about the community and their kind are hard to find and will not be forgotten.

I truly appreciated the last time I saw your folks. It was at my mom's visitation and we had a very nice time catching up. Your dad noted that I hadn't missed any meals and your mom didn't forget to mention that I had a standing offer to come over and clean the top of her refrigerator anytime. It was just like old times.

Our sympathy goes out to the both of you.

With kindest regards,

Curt and Leigh Hagg

Rosie (Wiltscheck) Garner

Being the youngest daughter of a Wilfahrt and a Wiltscheck, both Stan and Bette were my first cousins. I was so fond of both of them. I was their flowergirl at their wedding along with Jackie Hartl, the ringbearer. I actually still have my flowergirl dress in a box in the basement. I remember Bette's gorgeous wedding dress and rosary made of individual roses instead of a bouquet. I always looked forward to talking with Bette whenever I was in Minnesota. She was so warm and loving. I will miss her greatly, and appreciate the legacy both she and Stan left in New Ulm.

Greg Wilfahrt

I sure love my Aunt Bette and Uncle Stan... I'm so glad that they are together, again! Sheryl and Mike, the San Diego Wilfahrts love you a ton and we want you to know that we will always celebrate the lives of a very special lady and her leading man.

Jim Seifert

Mike:

I will always appreciate the many kindnesses (and patience) your Mom showed toward me and so many others who visited your home. She was a model of grace and goodness-my sympathies to you and Sheryl.

Personal regards,

Jim Seifert

Kim Schlumpberger

I was so saddened to hear about the loss of your mother. She was such a wonderful lady! I will miss seeing her at Oak Hills. She seemed to know all of Stan's students by name and always made sure to say Hi to you when she saw you. She was a wonderful lady who will be missed greatly.
I will leave a memorial at Oak Hills in memory of your caring mother.

Kim Schlumpberger

Paul Hamann

My father was Herb's partner in the bar. I played, a little, for Stan at Cathedral. I always admired both Stan and Bette. They were very special people. They will be remembered fondly.

Joe Brunner

Dear Sheryl & Mike,
It brought me great sadness to read in The Journal online that your mother has passed away. She was such a wonderful person and always so kind to me. I hope you and your families will find comfort in the knowledge that your mother will be dearly missed by many people that had the pleasure to be touched by her life.

Carolyn Smith

I hope your whole family can appreciate how lucky you were to have such a lovely woman in your lives for so long. I kind of like thinking she is with Stan agin.

Polly Flygare

Cheryl,
Your Mom was such a wonderful person..she volunteered for so many things...I remember not that long ago she was still "walking" the ladies at the Assisted Living at Oak Hills. But, that was just one of many things she did. She will be missed!

My Sympathies to you, you children, your brother and his family.

I have left a memorial at Oak Hills in her name...no thank you is needed.

Polly Flygare

Steve Marti

Sheryl and Mike,

My sincere condolences to you both on the death of your mother. It's a painful experience, but I'm sure you know she is now with Stan again. You two where certainly blessed with wonderful parents. Ans you know I could write volumes on what Stan meant for me in HS. My heart was warmed evertime I saw them walking together in ther later years.

God Bless You Both

Steve Marti

Dianne Franker

Steve and I send our sympathy to you all. Hope to see you on Thursday but unsure because of this ice storm.
Sheryl, Mike, and families- our prayers are with you.

Dee Schultz

Sheryl and family, I heard before we left for AZ that your mom wasn't doing well. Peace came and God bless her soul. I know you have many great memories and be sure to pass them on to your children and grandchildren so they have them also. So our sympathy comes from AZ and hopefully I will get to see you in the future, Sheryl

Lorraine Niehoff Chistle

Bette was a good friend since grade school and I always saw her when I visited New Ulm. She was a beautiful person with a heart much bigger than herself. I thank God she was part of my life.

Jim Tirevold

Dear Sheryl and family,
My deepest sympathy to the loss of your mother. We are all thinking of you and your family.

Scott Adams

Mike and Family,
Kate and I wish to extend our sympathies to you on the loss of your great mom and grandma. We enjoyed getting to celebrate the birthdays and occasions with both Bette and Stan over the years. We join in you in your rememberance of her joy filled spirit and hope we can only age with the grace and joy she lived to all of us...Peace to all of you...Scott and Kate Adams

bob and Gayle Ranweiler

Family of Bette,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Your mother was a wonderful person. We will send a memorial to NUACS in her memory.

Char Koppi

Sheryl,I am so sorry I will be unable to be there for the Visitation and Funeral. Know that I am thinking about you and Mike and your families.Your mom was such a lovely, gracious woman. I know she will be missed.

Herb Furth

Very sorry to hear of Bette's death. We were New Ulm school classmates for 12 years. We have lost a good friend.

Dean and Jody Risius

We wish to extend our sympathy to all of your family. We would prefer to do this in person, but being "snowbirds" in California, this is not possible.

Both your mother and dad were wonderful friends or ours and always an inspiration to all. They will be missed, but certainly not forgotten.

Nancy Ginkel

Sheryl & Mike;
I was so sorry to hear about your mom. She was so young; only 81. One of the best things about her was her ready smile, always happy to see you, and always asked about our family. I will try to get to the funeral home in person, but I do daycare for my daughter in Mankato, and my hours are so different, I might not get home. I would love to catch up with you Sheryl. You have my email & my phone is 507-359-9132. Cell is 507-766-1820. I would LOVE to hear from you when the dust settles. Also if you do come to town to take care of the house, etc, call me. I'll bring some coffee & sweets & run over for a visit.
Again, God rest her beautiful soul, and I am so sorry for your loss.
Love you lots, Nancy Ginkel

Steve Fellegy

The Fellegy family will miss Bette dearly.

Mike, Sheryl and family, we offer our heart-felt sympathy.

All of us were so very lucky to have grown up with your dad Stan and mother Bette as dear friends. I cherish the memories as a kid, spending many Saturdays at the Wilfarht home. We celebrated CHS victories as "CHS families". The Wilfarht family will always be an ongoing victory in itself!

Sincerely,
Steve Fellegy and Family

Elizabeth and William Green

May memories of your Mom and Dad bring peace to your hearts. We all loved and admired them. The Green family.

Judie (Schmitz) Johnson

Sheryl & Mike,
You have my heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your beautiful mother. I saw her in Aug at Oak Hills and she was there making others smile as she always did. God has joined her with your dad and have peace knowing that now they are together again healthy and safe in His hands. You are remembered in my prayers.
Judie