Bernard O. Nesler

Macken Funeral Home Memorial Photo
Date of Birth:
Monday, January 19, 1931
Date of Death:
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Age:
91 years old

Visitation

Date: Saturday January 14, 2023
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Location: Redeemer Lutheran Church [ view map ]

Memorial Service

Date: Saturday January 14, 2023
Time: 11:00 am

Location: Redeemer Lutheran Church [ view map ]

Burial

Location: Grandview Memorial Gardens [ view map ]

Macken Funeral Home Memorial Photo
Date of Birth:
Monday, January 19, 1931
Date of Death:
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Age:
91 years old
Macken Funeral Home Memorial Photo
Date of Birth:
Monday, January 19, 1931
Date of Death:
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Age:
91 years old

Bernard O. Nesler

Bernard Nesler, age 91, of Rochester passed away on December 28, 2022.

Bernard was born to Otto and Elizabeth (Behnken) Nesler on a farm 2 miles west of Viola, MN. He attended school in Eyota and graduated from Rochester High School in 1948.

He spent 2 years in the Marine Corps and on his discharge purchased a partnership in Rochester Plumbing and Heating. He operated this business until it was sold to his son in 1993.

During his years in business, he was very active in trade organizations on the local, state, and national level. He was active in the local community as well. He was a member of the Rochester Exchange Club and served on the Board of Directors of 125 Live for 19 years. He also sang for some years with the Rochester Male Chorus.

Bernard was a long-time member of Redeemer Lutheran Church and was very active there throughout his life.

On November 9, 1957, he married Elinor Radke. They had 1 son Gregory (Denise) of Rochester and two daughters, Gayle Rowe of Pewaukee, WI and Natalie Bauman of Wheaton, IL. Also surviving are 5 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and 7 sisters. One sister, Beverly Grossman, of Minneapolis survives as well as many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Redeemer Lutheran Church with visitation one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Redeemer Lutheran Church.

Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com

Condolences

The family of Bernard O. Nesler has received the following condolences.

My condolences to Greg and all of Bernie's family.

Dear Ellie & family,


So sorry to hear about Bernie, he was such a special man.  I worked with Ellie at RMH station 43 for a few years and I met Bernie at their house when I brought Ellie home one afternoon.  Bernie talked me into staying for pork chops he cooked on the grill and we were friends ever since!  Bernie also became our plumber and always did a 5 star job.


Sending hugs & prayers, Ellie & family,


Barb (Metcalf)