Evann E. (Sauerland) Bernhart, age 83, of Brookville, Indiana died Saturday, January 9, 2021 at the Brookville Healthcare Center in Brookville, Indiana.
Born September 30, 1937 in Brookville, Indiana she was one of four children born to the late Albert & Alma (Fehlinger) Sauerland. She was united in marriage on August 23, 1980 to Bruce D. Bernhart, and he preceded her in death on March 27, 2001.
After graduation from Brookville High School, Evann started working at the former Burkhart Grocery, then became the bookkeeper at the former Williams-Kuntz International Tractor, and then went on to retire from Deffner & Tebbe Accounting in Brookville.
She was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, the Daughters of Isabella St. Catherine Circle #103 of Brookville; Franklin County Democratic Women’s Club, the Bernard Hurst Post #77 of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary; as well as the Brookville Red Hats.
Survivors include her sister, Alberta M. “Bertie” Sauerland of Brookville, Indiana; a brother, James Sauerland of Brookville, Indiana; a sister-in-law, Janice Sauerland of Brookville, Indiana; a brother-in-law, Charles Heineman of Texas; nieces & nephew, Jo Bales of Winchester, Indiana, Jennifer (Lee) King of Dublin, Ohio and Jeff (Karen) Sauerland of Blooming Grove, Indiana; several great nieces & nephews, Brandon Bales of Winchester, Indiana, Andy (Katie) Sauerland and Matt Sauerland both of Blooming Grove, Indiana, Marissa Bales of Indianapolis, Indiana and Emilee King of Dublin, Ohio; a dear friend and former caretaker, Karen Steinmetz; as well as several cousins and friends.
Besides her parents and husband, Bruce, she was preceded in death by a brother, Otto Joseph Sauerland.
Reverend Shaun Whittington will officiate the Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Guardian Angels Oratory. Burial will follow in St. Michael Catholic Cemetery in Brookville. Due to health and safety during this difficult time, there will be no public visitation.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Bernard Hurst Post #77 of the American Legion Scholarship Fund. The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to serve the family of Evann Bernhart, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com .
