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Sister Gunnel Maria Sterner

1930 - 2016

BORN

1930

DIED

2016

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Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Gunnel Sterner Obituary

Gunnel Maria Sterner, 85, formerly of Bethlehem, passed away Friday, July 15, 2016. Born in Stockholm, Sweden, she was the daughter of the late Nils Anton and Tyra (Nordlander) Sterner. Sister Gunnel completed her MSW, ACSW from Bryn Mawr College in 1961 and was consecrated a Lutheran deaconess on July 19,1962. Over the next forty years she served with the Lutheran Children's Bureau, Muhlenberg Hospital, Lutheran Congregational Services, in addition to numerous volunteer community organizations. She was a guarantor for the Bach Choir of Bethlehem and sang in the Cathedral Choral Society for many years. Survivors: Brother, Nils Sterner of Southport, CT. Services: 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 26, in St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Packer Avenue and Vine Street, Bethlehem. Contributions: May be made to St. Peter's, 474 Vine Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015. Online condolences may be sent to www.pearsonfh.com

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Published by Morning Call on Jul. 17, 2016.

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Susan Kirk

August 20, 2016

I have many memories of working with Sister Gunnel during my years as a Lutheran parish secretary. Most vivid are the times of receiving her personal support shown along with a dose of her sense of humor and kindness. I am sure God smiled when he welcomed her home, well done good and faithful servant.

Wilma kolman

July 28, 2016

I knew Gunny from St Peters Church Sorry that I was unable to attend the service. I am sure in her manner she understood She was missed when not in church she was a woman of great faith

Karen VanGorden Maureen Gramlich

July 19, 2016

blessings and prayers

Karen Van Gorden Maureen Gramlich

July 19, 2016

many blessed memories of sister gunny.. a beautiful woman of faith. a great friend to us all at st, peters

Marian Zebrowski

July 18, 2016

The loss of a loved one is one of the hardest things in life to endure just remember memories are the treasures of our minds never to be forgotten....
Memories for me come to mind of all the time we spent as tour guides and also singing in the Choral Society, and other things her and I were part of, all of them pleasant and happy times.
My prayers be with you

Lawrence Bauer

July 17, 2016

So many fond memories of working together at Muhlenberg Hospital Center...even though I only saw her occasionally in recent years, she still holds a very special place in my heart...I will miss her!

Lois Zigmund

July 17, 2016

Gunny was a character! Enjoyed the many years we sang together in the Cathedral Choral Society.She always took time to say hello and share many stories and jokes. Many good memories. Lois

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