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Bernice Roder Obituary
A memorial service for Bernice will take place at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Rib Lake, with Pastor Daniel Iwinski officiating. Visitation will take place at St. John's Lutheran Church on Saturday, February 4, 2023 from 9:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM.
Bernice was born on March 5, 1934 to Julius and Martha (Rusch) Gilge in Rib Lake. She was the youngest of eleven children. She attended Fawn Valley Grade School and graduated from Rib Lake High School. Bernice married Conrad Roder on September 13, 1952 at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church in Rib Lake.
Bernice and Conrad owned and operated their dairy farm for 50 years. She enjoyed reading, writing poetry, gardening, loved picking berries and she made the best apple pie.
Bernice is survived by her children, Diane (Jay) Nelson of Osceola, David (Betty) Roder of Rib Lake, Dawn (Rick) Jensen of Medford, Debbi (Tom Marschke) Roder of Medford, and Kelly (Kevin) Holzl of Rib Lake; 13 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. She is further survived by many nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.
Bernice is preceded in death by her husband, Conrad; her parents, nine brothers, one sister, and her granddaughter, Meagan Rohland
Bernice's family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the management and staff at Dycora Transitional Health and Hope Hospice for their care, kindness, and love shown to Bernice during her stay there.
Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com
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