Donna Bernhagen Obituary

Thank You, Mom 78, died peacefully January 29, 2012, of heart failure. Generous with her time, talents and possessions. She made many sacrifices while raising five children, running a business, and opening her home to others. Donna was an extraordinary cook, seamstress, and quilter. Her legendary food offerings for family, friends, church and strangers earned her the loving nicknames "Meals on Wheels" and "The Grocery Wagon." She enjoyed listening and singing to music, watching sports, and emailing family and friends. Survived by children, Derek (Maria), Jody (Jim) Perron, Ron (Molly), Mike (Lisa), Debi (Andy) Bowe; grandchildren, Christine Basterash, Jerry (Angie) Bernhagen, Dan Bernhagen (Bridget Diep), Andrea (Jake) Winter, Corina (Jason) Gaebel, Aimee (Mike) Estes, Nick Perron, Lauren Bernhagen, Alex Bowe and Katie Bowe; 11 great-grandchildren; siblings, Marla Daharsh and Dale (Jackie) Daharsh; nephew, Bryan Daharsh and niece, Cari Arlt; other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by husband, Herb, and parents, Harvey and Jean Daharsh. Funeral at Fish Lake Lutheran Church, 43353 Cedarcrest Trail, Harris, MN on Friday, February 3, 2012 at 3:00 with visitation starting at 1:30. Memorials preferred to Fish Lake Lutheran. Special thanks to Regions Hospital for their loving care. Mom, thank you for everything. We love you!

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Published by Pioneer Press from Jan. 31 to Feb. 1, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Donna Bernhagen

6 Entries

Diana Wutke

February 1, 2012

Praying for God's peace for your family as you celebrate the life of this amazing woman of God. Blessings especially to Mike, Lisa and Lauren.

Steve Solie

February 1, 2012

By chance, My sister happened to see this and forwarded to me today. I very am saddened to hear of this.

Derek, Jody, Ron, Mike, & Deb- my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your mom. "Mrs. B" was a mother figure to me for the years I worked at DQ and I think very fondly of those years and regret that I've lost touch with you guys. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all. What a great lady, mom, employer, grandmother, etc. etc. she was. Glad to hear she died peacefully. I'd be interested in catching up with any of you. My email is [email protected] and I am on facebook so please look me up!

Sincerely,

Dan Jordan

January 31, 2012

Knew your Mom had to have been extra special Ron, you are a great guy, and it always comes from people with great parents. Sounds like your mother was always giving thoughtfulness to all those around her unconditionally. Am very glad to hear that she moved on to greater heights in a peaceful way, on the Lord's Day, perfect. Sending you all my best regards.

Barbara Carlson

January 31, 2012

To Jody, Debi and all the families,
I wanted to express my sympathy for the loss of your MOTHER. I will keep you all in my prayers for God to grant you peace and to look forward someday to that wonderful heavenly reunion you will all have,with her
GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

Aimee Perron Estes

January 31, 2012

My Grandma B was such a giving woman. Anytime someone in the family or her friends or even people she didn't know, were sick or facing a difficult time, she would deliver a meal. She was a fabulous cook and got such pleasure out of feeding people. Whenever we knew she was cooking we looked so forward to it. Her bars and comfort foods will never be forgotten. She gave her time in so many ways without ever wanting in return. I admire her for being such a strong, giving and independent woman. She was a solid rock in our family and taught us to think of others through her actions.

I will miss you Grandma. I'll miss e-mailing with you and all your fun forwards. I'll also miss going to church bingo with you. But Mom, Corina and me and the gals in the family will keep going. We will keep that tradition and will always talk of you when we are together. We'll always laugh at the memories and tell story's of our last time at bingo together. We sat in the back corner and everyone passing by thought we were the rowdy bunch. They said, "Now that looks like a table of trouble!" You loved it and so did we. It was so much fun and I'll miss sharing that time with you so much.

I'm excited for you now because you are back with the love of your life, Grandpa. Here's to both of you and many more adventures together. I know you're having a blast!

gretchen morris

January 31, 2012

Lifting you in our prayers during this time, we know the heartache of losing a loved one and pray God's peace for you! John, Gretchen and Jalen Morris

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