Bonnie Pickert
Bonnie Pickert, age 75, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at Vintage Park at Ottawa. Bonnie was born on July 28, 1946 on the family farm south of Greeley, Kansas. She was the fifth of five children born to Robert Chase and Eleanor (Harding) Chase. Bonnie grew up in Greeley where she attended school, graduating from Greeley High School with the class of 1964. On June 6, 1964, Bonnie married John Harold Pickert at St. John’s Catholic Church, Greeley, Kansas. They made their home in Lane, Kansas until 1989 when they moved to Osawatomie, Kansas, and then later to LaCygne, Kansas. Bonnie worked at the Osawatomie State Hospital for over 30 years. She began her career as an LMHT, before escorting patients. Bonnie earned her Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapy from Penn Valley. She concluded her career in 2001, after many years as a Physical Therapy Assistant. In retirement, Bonnie continued working for a few years doing home health as a PTA. John and Bonnie were members of the Olathe Sportsman’s Club. Through the club they made many lifelong friends as they enjoyed camping, fishing tournaments, fish fry’s and cold beers. Bonnie moved to Garnett in 1999, where she enjoyed traveling, fishing, attending garage sales and auctions, and crafting. Bonnie enjoyed traveling with Deen Ruppelius of Wagoner, Oklahoma, they made numerous trips to Florida and Canada. She particularly enjoyed the times they spent on the lake in Wagoner. Bonnie and John were able to share their love of fishing with their grandkids. Some of her greatest joys came from spending time with her grandkids and attending their events. Bonnie’s orneriness will be missed by most (lol) of those who knew and loved her.
