Birth date: Apr 28, 1916 Death date: Jul 27, 2013
Frances Helena Kershner Bickelhaupt, a life long resident of Clinton, passed away in her home on July 27, 2013. She was born on April 28,1916 in Clinton, Iowa to Dr. Frank and Anna Helena Kershner. On September 5, 1938 she marrie Read Obituary
Dear Bickelhaupt Family,
Be proud of Frances and Bob Bickelhaupt. They were civic leaders who helped many people and enriched those lives by providing the Arboretum and even more, they provided their warm personalities to the community. The Bickelhaupts will always be remembered for their magnanimous ways and their lovely setting on 14th Street. We have all been blessed by knowing them.
Gary and Jeanne Herrity
Francie so sorry. I found your Mother a very classy lady. She was a classic.
How can I say thank you to a woman who--through her work--had such an influence on my life? The Bickelhaupt Arboreturm brought beauty to my journey in so many different ways, but the most important has to be the people I met there. Thank you so much...
Jami R. Smith
Not many people have the opportunity to leave such a wonderful legacy for so many to learn from and enjoy. The Arboretum was a loving gift for the citizens of Clinton and our visitors that will live on past all of us. Thank you for that gift and legacy. You were a lovely woman who was truly a visionary with a heart. Peace be with you and yours.
Charlie and Jennifer Graf
I recently completed composing a short string/piano quintet entitled: "Of Times Gone By." It is a reflective and heartfelt piece that I am dedicating in memory and honor of "Memie"/Mrs. B... and to her children, grandchildren. and great grandchildren.
Knowing that words often cannot express what music can...please accept this piece as my "words" here and my sincerest condolences to the Bickelhaupt family. What a remarkable woman she truly was.
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How do you do justice to the spirit embodied within the lady we knew as a neighbor in childhood, a friend in adulthood. Bob and Fran topped the list of beautiful couples. Their friendship was valued, their hospitality always was gracious and personable, Bob and my husband, Mark, enjoyed a lively conservation (any conversation with Bob was never anything short of lively) as Fran and I talked of birds and flowers, always recalling memories of the old late 1940's and 1950's neighborhood. Francie and Linda you have lost a rare lady, a free spirit in her convertibles and sun suits, always a deep tan. The fun we had as kids bouncing around on the beds and .generally being silly. An era ended but the life force lives on in the place they called home. Remember the trips out to Grandpa B's hill and dale. The creek so fun to splash in...now the beautiful accent to the ARB. I will always see them in the wildflowers on the hillside. Feel them in the gentle breezes that embrace the grounds. They live on in their good works and labors of love. Thoughts and prayers always and may you find comfort in the memory of her smile and kindness to all. All our love, Mark and Rita (Pieczynski) Waage
Beautiful, beautiful lady! I had the honor to serve on the Kershner Scholarship Committee with Mrs. Bickelhaupt for years. Thank you for all you have done!
