Berniece Jurgensen, 97 of Akron, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Ava's House in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 1, 2021 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Akron, Iowa. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Akron. Visitation with the family present will be from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church in Akron on Thursday, September 30, 2021 and will continue one hour prior to the service on Friday at the church. Arrangements are with Rexwinkel Funeral Home of Akron. Expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com .

Berniece Alberta Emily Meske was born on September 26, 1924 in rural Akron, Iowa to Alfred and Anna (Kleihauer) Meske. She was raised on their family farm and attended a local country school. She was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Akron. Berniece worked alongside her family on their farm. On August 21, 1955, she was united in marriage to Elmer Jurgensen at Trinity Lutheran Church.  They made their home on a farm in rural Akron. Berniece raised their two children: Rodney and Valerie and worked on the farm with Elmer. Elmer passed away on August 16, 2001.

Berniece was a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Akron where she was a member of the ladies' circle and helped sew quilts. She loved watching game shows, doing word searches, and playing cards. She will be remembered as a wonderful cook! She loved spending time with her grandsons.

Berniece is survived by her children: Rodney Jurgensen of Akron and Valerie (David) Appley of Akron; grandsons: Trevor (Melissa) Appley of Akron and Evan Appley (special friend, Stephanie) of Sioux Falls; nieces and nephews: Arlen (Linda) Nannen of Le Mars, Marlys (Randy) Johnson of Akron, Ken Frerichs of Akron, Cheryl (Larry) Plueger of Merrill, IA, Bruce (Pam) Jurgensen of Alcester, SD, Roxanne (Blake) Larson of Akron, and Philip (Kim) Jurgensen of North Carolina; niece in law, Vicky Jurgensen; and other extended relatives.

Berniece is preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Anna (Kleihauer) Meske; parents in law, Charles and Emma (Klemme) Jurgensen; husband, Elmer; brother, Marvin Meske; sister, Leanna (Vernon) Jurgensen; and nephew, Larry Jurgensen.