Nita Bernice Ling Rollheiser

POCATELLO – Nita Bernice Ling Rollheiser, age 96, of Pocatello and formerly of Rupert, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 10, 2026, at her home in Pocatello.

Bernice was born to Mervin and Delphia Rogers Ling on April 29, 1930, in Chico, California, where she spent her younger years. As a teenager, she moved with her family to Rupert, Idaho, which became her lifelong home and community.

After graduating from Deaconess Hospital Nursing School, Bernice returned to Rupert, where she worked for Dr. Moellmer and Dr. Dalley. She married Frank Rollheiser in May 1952. She devoted her career to caring for others and retired from Cassia Memorial Hospital in 1985, where she served as Director of Home Health.

Bernice will be remembered most for her dedication to her family, her caring nature, and the many lives she touched through her work as a nurse.

She is survived by her three children, Deborah Henscheid (Paul) of Rupert, David Rollheiser (Artiss) of Rupert, and Joanne Huber (Shane) of Pocatello; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren, and her sister, Linda Duke (Dave).

She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank; her parents; her brother, Roger Ling, and his wife, Judy; and one grandchild.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, at the Rupert Cemetery, located at 450 N. Meridian in Rupert.

In lieu of flowers, Bernice requested that donations be made to the Idaho Youth Ranch or the Methodist Church.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Hansen Mortuary of Rupert.