Betty L. Pernu

“It all goes by so fast.” A quote from Betty on November 29, 2025.

Betty L. Pernu was born February 16, 1935. Formerly of Parkville, MN, Betty died peacefully in her home surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.

Betty was a graduate of Virginia High School, MN and the Minnesota School of Business Minneapolis. She was kind and full of grace, strong faith and always a lady. Her quiet nature and loving personality was enjoyed by all who met her. She loved nature’s beauty and could sit in and appreciate the moment. Always bringing calm and an unhurried presence to the time you spent with her, carrying peace to the situation as a good listener and encouraging to everyone. She was the biggest supporter of her family in so many selfless ways, always giving all of herself and her spirit to the moment. She was a lesson in strength and determination, calm and quiet until the very end. Her faith in the Lord and persistence to make sure that everyone else was taken care of before herself was a blessing to everyone who knew her.

Betty enjoyed sitting on the deck listening to the birds in their backyard, reading a book and soaking in the sunshine with a cup of tea and a cookie. “Always room for tea and a cookie.”

A special thank you to her children and grandchildren, as well as Brooke and Monica with Aurora at Home Hospice, for their care and compassion allowing her to live out her life with peace and dignity in her own home.

Betty is survived by her children; Robert Pernu (Julie) of Polk City, Iowa, Connie Cogger (Dennis) of Eveleth, MN, David Pernu (Patricia) of Pardeeville, WI and Shari Frost (Dan) of Omro, WI. She adored her grandchildren; Christina, Billy, David (Tanya), Katie (Matthew), Brody (Alexa), Jaeden, Riken and Airis. As well as great grandchildren; Alexa, Anastasia, Josiah, William, Weston, Addiana and David. And great-great grandchildren, Zayley and Delaney

Betty is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Pernu, parents Doris (Harold) Wilson, her brother Dick and her infant son William.

Betty's funeral service will be held Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at 11:00 am. Taking place at All Saints Lutheran Church, located at 1072 Honey Creek Road, Oshkosh, WI 54904. A celebration of life will be held in the spring.

Instead of flowers, please celebrate Betty with a donation to the Carter Memorial Library in Omro, WI or the Omro Food Pantry.