Bernadette Rose Marie "Bernie" Bodensteiner

Bodensteiner, Bernadette Rose Marie "Bernie" age 74, of Mpls., MN, passed away Monday, April 12th after a bout with brain cancer. Beloved wife of Edward Bodensteiner, loving mother of Lori (Mike) Zumwinkle and Terry (Beth) Bodensteiner; grandmother of Anna, Grace, Emily Zumwinkle and Kate, Jane and Sam Bodensteiner. Survived by brothers, Harvey (Sandy) and Don (Lynn) Spier. Preceded in death by parents, Henry and Rose Spier; siblings, Al and Ralph Spier, Rosie Schmidt, Helen Rousslang and Anita Kleist. A 35 year survivor of Ovarian cancer, Bernie was known for her personality, work ethic and passion for sports. She was involved with her 6 grandchildren, passing along a genuine smile, a competitive spirit and a steadfast belief in God. She was involved in the community, working part time at Kliers Nursery and Magnason Sod. A 45 year member of Annunciation Catholic church, Bernie was an active volunteer in the parish and school, coordinating funerals and working in the Sacristy. Bernie was a fiercely loyal friend who kept her closest friends and their families in the highest regard - Linda Smith, Joann Carroll and Ginger Kummer. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, 10:30 AM at the Church of the Annunciation, 509 W 54th St, Mpls. Visitation Thursday, 4:00-7:30 PM at Gill Brothers Chapel, 5801 Lyndale Ave S, Mpls., and 1 hour prior at church. In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated at Masonic Cancer Center c/o Minnesota Medical Foundation. P.O. Box 64001, St. Paul, MN 55164-0001 or Annunciation Catholic Church, 509 W 54th St, Mpls., MN 55419. www.GILLBROTHERS.com MINNEAPOLIS 612-861-6088