Betty K. Kerska

Betty K. Kerska, age 64 of Viola, died Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at her home. Betty K. Kerska, age 64 of Viola, died Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born on November 1, 1944 to Gordon and Geraldine (Henry) DeGarmo. She was a lifelong resident of the Viola area and graduated from Kickapoo High School in the class of 1962. On January 12, 1963 she was united in marriage to Walter Lee Kerska at the Viola Methodist Church. Together they had two children, Dan and Dianna. Betty and Walt have owned the Liberty Store for 25 years. She enjoyed spending time with family, gardening, cooking, birthday club with "the girls", playing cards and visiting with all of their loyal customers. Betty is survived by her husband of 46 years, Walter; son Dan (Peggy) Kerska of Holmen; grandsons, Tyler and Ross Kerska; son-in-law, Randy Myhre; sister Aleeta Hagstrom; brother Roger DeGarmo; brother-in-law, Roger Kerska; other family members and many good friends. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Dianna on June 16, 2007; parents, Geraldine and Gordon DeGarmo; mother and father-in-law, Nita and Emil Kerska; and two sisters, Beverly Sherman and Helen Marie Drake. The family would like to express their gratitude to the many friends who visited, sent cards & flowers and brought food during Bettys illness; to the Vernon Memorial Hospice Program; and to special friend, Dr. Kyla Lee, for her wisdom and caring during this time. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 2, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the Viola United Methodist Church with Pastor Laverne Larson officiating. Friends may call on Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Vosseteig Funeral Home, 708 S. Hwy 14 in Westby. In lieu of flowers or plants, memorials may be directed to the Viola Rescue Squad. The Vosseteig Funeral Homes of Westby and Viola are serving the family.