Passed Away on August 2, 2016. Age 90 of Inver Grove Heights
Preceded in death by husband of 56 years, William; granddaughter, Ruth Marie Snyder; great-grandson, Hunter Aiden Snyder; son-in-law, Edward Pittman; 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Survived by sons, David (Clarene), Walter (Shirley), Paul, Rick (JoAnn), & Alan (Cathy); daughters, Mary Jo (Rick) Thormahlen, & Julie Ann (Bob) Kienitz; 14 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; four brothers and three sisters. Bernie worked at JC Penney Co. for 25 years. Bill and Bernie, when not traveling, then split their time between Garrison, MN in the summer and Alamo, TX in the winter. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Monday, August 8th, at the Church of St. Patrick, 3535 72nd St., Inver Grove Hts. Visitation 8:30 -11 AM prior to Mass. Private interment St. Patrick’s Church Cemetery.