Bonnie Louise Kerstiens, 71, Ferdinand

Bonnie Louise Kerstiens, 71, of Ferdinand, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024, at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville.

Bonnie was born March 12, 1953, in Huntingburg to Richard and Aleene (Blessinger) Lange.

She married Eugene Kerstiens in St. Ferdinand Church on July 19, 1975. 

Bonnie taught Elementary School at Precious Blood in Jasper for 31 Years. She was a member of Christ the King Parish and St. Ferdinand Church.

She enjoyed going for walks, traveling and vacations with family and friends. Costa Rica and the Caribbean were some of her favorites. She also enjoyed Sudoku and crossword puzzles. Bonnie loved being with her family, especially her six grandchildren. 

Bonnie is survived by her husband, Gene Kerstiens; son, Jared (Jodi) Kerstiens of Zionsville; daughter, Janelle Wahl of Newburgh; 6 grandchildren, Norah, Asher and Graham Kerstiens, Raigen, Sophia and Brooks Wahl; her mother, Aleene Lange of Ferdinand; three brothers, Ken (Selma) Lange, Dick (Jane) Lange and Jim (Maria) Lange all of Ferdinand; sister, Judy (Greg) Englert of Ferdinand.

Bonnie was preceded in death by her father, Richard Lange.

Funeral services will be on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. in St. Ferdinand Catholic Church. Inurnment will be at a later date. Friends may call on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, from 3 to 8 p.m. at Becher Funeral Home in Ferdinand and on Thursday at the church from 9:00 a.m. until time of services.

Online condolences may be shared at www.becherfuneralhome.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Red Cross.