Lois Ruth Bergene, 85 of rural Adams, Minnesota, died at her home on Friday, October 5, 2018.
Lois was born August 27, 1933 in Lakefield, Minnesota to Walter and Alma (Mrotz) Huemoeller. She graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1951 and from Mankato State Teachers College in 1954. Lois married Ward Bergene on June 19, 1955 at Hayward Lutheran Church.
Lois was a life-long learner and teacher. She taught 6th grade at Adams Public School. Lois was very involved at Little Cedar Lutheran Church, where she taught Sunday school classes, Vacation Bible School, led the WELCA Women’s group, CIRCLE Bible study and for many years planned and directed the children’s Christmas program. Lois was also involved in many community organizations. She was a member of the League of Women Voters, the Adams Legion Auxiliary, and Adams Garden club.
Lois enjoyed playing cards especially Bridge, and solving crossword puzzles. She also enjoyed golfing, bowling, camping, and gardening. Lois loved to plan parties and gatherings for friends and family. She was happiest looking up new recipes, creating the menu and preparing the holiday meal for her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Alma Huemoeller; husband, Ward Bergene; granddaughter, Tegan Christopherson; brothers, Robert Huemoeller and Donald Huemoeller; brothers-in-law, Bruce Kermes, Conrad Sletta and sister-in-law Mavis Bergene.
Lois is survived by her children: Bradley Bergene, Tucson AZ, Brian (Teresa) Bergene, Rose Creek MN, Bruce (Mary) Bergene, Elkton, MN, Bettina (Allan) Christopherson, St. Michael, MN, Brett (Sherri) Bergene, St. Paul MN, and Bryce Bergene, Elkton MN; 12 grandchildren: Nathan Bergene, Shawna Klaehn, Clinton Bergene, Daniel Bergene, Aric Bergene, Tyler Bergene, Brandon Bergene, Colton Christopherson, Hannah Bergene, Hallie Bergene, Henry Bergene, Hogan Bergene; four great grandchildren: Aiden Klaehn, Kelson Klaehn, Charlie Bergene and Conley Bergene; sister: Bonnie Kermes, Owatonna, MN, sisters-in-law: Alice Huemoeller, Pat Huemoeller; brother-in-law: Virgil Bergene; sister-in-law: Jane Sletta; cousin-in-law: Dorothy Bergene; many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 12th at Little Cedar Lutheran Church with Reverend Jeremy Johnson officiating. Interment will be at Little Cedar Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Adams Funeral Home on Thursday from 5:00-7:00 p.m. and at the church on Friday one hour before the service.
Lois was born August 27, 1933 in Lakefield, Minnesota to Walter and Alma (Mrotz) Huemoeller. She graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1951 and from Mankato State Teachers College in 1954. Lois married Ward Bergene on June 19, 1955 at Hayward Lutheran Church.
Lois was a life-long learner and teacher. She taught 6th grade at Adams Public School. Lois was very involved at Little Cedar Lutheran Church, where she taught Sunday school classes, Vacation Bible School, led the WELCA Women’s group, CIRCLE Bible study and for many years planned and directed the children’s Christmas program. Lois was also involved in many community organizations. She was a member of the League of Women Voters, the Adams Legion Auxiliary, and Adams Garden club.
Lois enjoyed playing cards especially Bridge, and solving crossword puzzles. She also enjoyed golfing, bowling, camping, and gardening. Lois loved to plan parties and gatherings for friends and family. She was happiest looking up new recipes, creating the menu and preparing the holiday meal for her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Alma Huemoeller; husband, Ward Bergene; granddaughter, Tegan Christopherson; brothers, Robert Huemoeller and Donald Huemoeller; brothers-in-law, Bruce Kermes, Conrad Sletta and sister-in-law Mavis Bergene.
Lois is survived by her children: Bradley Bergene, Tucson AZ, Brian (Teresa) Bergene, Rose Creek MN, Bruce (Mary) Bergene, Elkton, MN, Bettina (Allan) Christopherson, St. Michael, MN, Brett (Sherri) Bergene, St. Paul MN, and Bryce Bergene, Elkton MN; 12 grandchildren: Nathan Bergene, Shawna Klaehn, Clinton Bergene, Daniel Bergene, Aric Bergene, Tyler Bergene, Brandon Bergene, Colton Christopherson, Hannah Bergene, Hallie Bergene, Henry Bergene, Hogan Bergene; four great grandchildren: Aiden Klaehn, Kelson Klaehn, Charlie Bergene and Conley Bergene; sister: Bonnie Kermes, Owatonna, MN, sisters-in-law: Alice Huemoeller, Pat Huemoeller; brother-in-law: Virgil Bergene; sister-in-law: Jane Sletta; cousin-in-law: Dorothy Bergene; many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 12th at Little Cedar Lutheran Church with Reverend Jeremy Johnson officiating. Interment will be at Little Cedar Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Adams Funeral Home on Thursday from 5:00-7:00 p.m. and at the church on Friday one hour before the service.
Lois Ruth Bergene, 85 of rural Adams, Minnesota, died at her home on Friday, October 5, 2018.
Lois was born August 27, 1933 in Lakefield, Minnesota to Walter and Alma (Mrotz) Huemoeller. She graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1951 and from Mankato State Teachers College in 1954. Lois married Ward Bergene on June 19, 1955 at Hayward Lutheran Church.
Lois was a life-long learner and teacher. She taught 6th grade at Adams Public School. Lois was very involved at Little Cedar Lutheran Church, where she taught Sunday school classes, Vacation Bible School, led the WELCA Women’s group, CIRCLE Bible study and for many years planned and directed the children’s Christmas program. Lois was also involved in many community organizations. She was a member of the League of Women Voters, the Adams Legion Auxiliary, and Adams Garden club.
Lois enjoyed playing cards especially Bridge, and solving crossword puzzles. She also enjoyed golfing, bowling, camping, and gardening. Lois loved to plan parties and gatherings for friends and family. She was happiest looking up new recipes, creating the menu and preparing the holiday meal for her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Alma Huemoeller; husband, Ward Bergene; granddaughter, Tegan Christopherson; brothers, Robert Huemoeller and Donald Huemoeller; brothers-in-law, Bruce Kermes, Conrad Sletta and sister-in-law Mavis Bergene.
Lois is survived by her children: Bradley Bergene, Tucson AZ, Brian (Teresa) Bergene, Rose Creek MN, Bruce (Mary) Bergene, Elkton, MN, Bettina (Allan) Christopherson, St. Michael, MN, Brett (Sherri) Bergene, St. Paul MN, and Bryce Bergene, Elkton MN; 12 grandchildren: Nathan Bergene, Shawna Klaehn, Clinton Bergene, Daniel Bergene, Aric Bergene, Tyler Bergene, Brandon Bergene, Colton Christopherson, Hannah Bergene, Hallie Bergene, Henry Bergene, Hogan Bergene; four great grandchildren: Aiden Klaehn, Kelson Klaehn, Charlie Bergene and Conley Bergene; sister: Bonnie Kermes, Owatonna, MN, sisters-in-law: Alice Huemoeller, Pat Huemoeller; brother-in-law: Virgil Bergene; sister-in-law: Jane Sletta; cousin-in-law: Dorothy Bergene; many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 12th at Little Cedar Lutheran Church with Reverend Jeremy Johnson officiating. Interment will be at Little Cedar Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Adams Funeral Home on Thursday from 5:00-7:00 p.m. and at the church on Friday one hour before the service.
Lois was born August 27, 1933 in Lakefield, Minnesota to Walter and Alma (Mrotz) Huemoeller. She graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1951 and from Mankato State Teachers College in 1954. Lois married Ward Bergene on June 19, 1955 at Hayward Lutheran Church.
Lois was a life-long learner and teacher. She taught 6th grade at Adams Public School. Lois was very involved at Little Cedar Lutheran Church, where she taught Sunday school classes, Vacation Bible School, led the WELCA Women’s group, CIRCLE Bible study and for many years planned and directed the children’s Christmas program. Lois was also involved in many community organizations. She was a member of the League of Women Voters, the Adams Legion Auxiliary, and Adams Garden club.
Lois enjoyed playing cards especially Bridge, and solving crossword puzzles. She also enjoyed golfing, bowling, camping, and gardening. Lois loved to plan parties and gatherings for friends and family. She was happiest looking up new recipes, creating the menu and preparing the holiday meal for her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Alma Huemoeller; husband, Ward Bergene; granddaughter, Tegan Christopherson; brothers, Robert Huemoeller and Donald Huemoeller; brothers-in-law, Bruce Kermes, Conrad Sletta and sister-in-law Mavis Bergene.
Lois is survived by her children: Bradley Bergene, Tucson AZ, Brian (Teresa) Bergene, Rose Creek MN, Bruce (Mary) Bergene, Elkton, MN, Bettina (Allan) Christopherson, St. Michael, MN, Brett (Sherri) Bergene, St. Paul MN, and Bryce Bergene, Elkton MN; 12 grandchildren: Nathan Bergene, Shawna Klaehn, Clinton Bergene, Daniel Bergene, Aric Bergene, Tyler Bergene, Brandon Bergene, Colton Christopherson, Hannah Bergene, Hallie Bergene, Henry Bergene, Hogan Bergene; four great grandchildren: Aiden Klaehn, Kelson Klaehn, Charlie Bergene and Conley Bergene; sister: Bonnie Kermes, Owatonna, MN, sisters-in-law: Alice Huemoeller, Pat Huemoeller; brother-in-law: Virgil Bergene; sister-in-law: Jane Sletta; cousin-in-law: Dorothy Bergene; many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 12th at Little Cedar Lutheran Church with Reverend Jeremy Johnson officiating. Interment will be at Little Cedar Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Adams Funeral Home on Thursday from 5:00-7:00 p.m. and at the church on Friday one hour before the service.
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