Bernetta Augusta “Jackie” Basler, 96, of Festus died Aug. 26, 2020, at Garden View Care Center in Chesterfield. Mrs. Basler worked as a riveter at Curtis-Wright Aircrafts during World War II. She later was a garment worker for Co-Ed Garment Factory in Festus and a counter worker for Twin City Meat Packing Co. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Crystal City and a longtime volunteer for the Tri-City Senior Center and Meals on Wheels. She was born Aug. 12, 1924, in Minnith, the daughter of the late Virginia (Rigdon) and Matthew Schweigert. She was preceded in death by her husband: Charles “Buddy” Basler.
She is survived by two sons: Mark Basler of Fresno, Calif., and Michael (Kathleen) Basler of O'Fallon; a daughter-in-law: Nanette Basler; three grandchildren: Brandon Basler, Ryan (Melissa) Basler and Dustin (Caitlin) Basler; four great-grandchildre:n Elijah Wes, Dylan Browning, Annabella Bowers and Aden Bowers; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by a son: Wayne Basler; two brothers: Orville (the late Anna Maire) Schweigert and Delmar (the late Elizabeth) Schweigert; and a sister: Virginia (the late Lilburn) Hille.
Visitation is scheduled from 4-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at Vinyard Funeral Home, 616 W. Main St., in Festus. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at Sacred Heart Church in Crystal City, officiated by Father Mathew Cheruparambil. Burial is in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Crystal City. Memorials may be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 13770 Noel Road, Suite 801889, Dallas, TX 75380. Arrangements are under the direction of Vinyard Funeral Home.