Bernice H. Lund

Bernice H. Lund, 83, of Onalaska, WI, died Friday, February 9, 2023, surrounded by family at home. Family is grateful for the compassionate support they received from Mayo Hospice during her last week of life. She was born December 1, 1939, in Alexandria, MN, to Herbert and Clara (Bohn) Ziegelman of Garfield, MN. She married Melvin Lund on May 24, 1958, in Garfield, MN, and they had three children, Terri, Todd, and Troy.

Bernice spent her working years with Melvin at businesses they owned, and later a secretary in the school Superintendent office in Warren, MN and finally spent last 22 years at Austin Utilities, from which she retired.

She was a lifetime member of the LCMS church and active in various church groups.  She blessed others with her many talents: quilting, gardening, cooking and baking, and she loved visiting with neighbors, friends, and former co-workers. She also enjoyed living in Texas during the winter months, engaging in groups and activities and spending time with friends.  She sent letters and cards to family and friends, never missing a birthday or anniversary. She always stayed connected via email, calls, and text messages; we marveled at her aptitude and desire to keep up with technology to keep in touch.

Bernice loved Jesus and she loved her family. She embraced every moment she had with family and felt blessed with the love that surrounded her. Those who had the good fortune to know her felt her effervescence and joy for life. She was a hard worker, a strong and steady matriarch, and always busy, yet quick to share a laugh with others, and also happy to laugh at herself. She had an energetic, fun-loving spirit that was magnetic, with the smile to match. Everyone felt welcome in her presence, and she showed her love by sharing good meals, delicious desserts, and she especially loved to do crafts or play games with her children and grandchildren.

She is survived by her daughter Terri (Michael) Lichtie of LaCrosse;  son Todd (Tammy Sobania, and her son Phil (Tasha) Sobania and granddaughter Keira) Lund of Blaine, MN , son Troy (Patricia) Lund of Hastings,; grandchildren Trevor (Heidi) Lund, Jessica (Joe) Bushek, and Rebecca (Jake) Kramer, step-grandson Jeremy (Jen) Lichtie, her sister Margie Foslien of Bloomington, MN, plus great grandchildren, Sophie, Bennett, and Lennon.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and her brother, Ralph Ziegelman.

Memorial services will be held at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Onalaska, WI on Thursday, February 16. Visitation is 12:30 pm, with a funeral service at 2:00 pm, followed by a luncheon. Schumacher-Kish funeral home is assisting the family.

Private burial with family will be at a later date.