Bernice Mae Zimmerman
Saturday, May 5, 1928
Date of Death:
Monday, August 31, 2015
Age:
87 years old
Visitation
Date: Wednesday September 09, 2015
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church [ view map ]
Funeral Service
Date: Wednesday September 09, 2015
Time: 11:00 am
Location: St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church [ view map ]
Burial
Location: St. Joseph Cemetery (Rice Lake, WI) [ view map ]
Notes
Burial of Bernice's body will take place at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Rice Lake, Wisconsin on Thursday, September 10th 2015, at 11:00AM.
Saturday, May 5, 1928
Date of Death:
Monday, August 31, 2015
Age:
87 years old
Saturday, May 5, 1928
Date of Death:
Monday, August 31, 2015
Age:
87 years old
Bernice Mae Zimmerman
The funeral Mass for Bernice Zimmerman, will be 11:00AM, Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic with the Rev. Mark McNea officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior with burial at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Rice Lake Wisconsin the following day at 11:00am
Bernice Mae (Saueressig) Zimmerman, age 87 of Rochester, died peacefully on Monday, August 31st , 2015, at her home in Rochester. She had just recently returned from a memorable family reunion with relatives at their Wisconsin cabin that has been in the family since 1959.
Born in Union Township (near Plum City), Wis., on May 5, 1928, to Ralph and Grace Saueressig, Bernice was one of 4 children. She attended the University of Wisconsin, River Falls and became a school teacher in Rice Lake, WI. There she met Lyle Phillip Zimmerman, they married in 1951 and then moved to Rochester, MN. He opened a gift and watch repair store (“The Buckskin Shoppe”) where Bernice assisted in what became the family business of 33 years (Oh,…while raising 5 children!).
Bernice loved her Catholic faith and lived it fully as a generous volunteer in Rochester, including 11 years working with the sisters at Assisi Heights, helping annually working with Christmas Anonymous, serving on the St. Francis School Board, as well as 40 years as an alto with the St. Francis Choir and as a volunteer with “The Community Clothesline.”
Bernice is survived by her sisters Irma (Wally) Lindholm and LaVerna (John) Meyer and five adult children: daughters Sheri (Casey) Taylor and Lori (Michael) Tollen, and sons Terry (Sandra), Dan (Sue), and David (Lisa). She leaves behind 10 grandchildren: Chelsi & Lisha \ Vas, Andrey & Karina \ Sara & Hanna \ Micah, Carly & John Paul, Janice Saueressig and Jean (Thomas) Hurlburt and many dear friends. Bernice was preceded in death by her brother Gordon, and husband Lyle.
The family has suggested that memorials go to Catholic Charities for the poor, the St. Francis Endowment Fund, or to a charity of your choice.
Macken Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.
Condolences
The family of Bernice Mae Zimmerman has received the following condolences.
Dear Dan and entire Zimmerman Family,
I was hoping to be able to attend the service and greet you in person, however I was unable to get time off from work, with patients already scheduled.
Please know however, that you are in my thoughts and prayers as you close another chapter of your lives. It can't be easy, but I do trust the Lord to give each of you strength and His peace.
Love,
Debbie Macken
Dan and family,
I was very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother, such a lovely lady. Keeping you in my thoughts.
We were so sadden by the loss of such a great person and friend. We had lots of great memories over the last 44 years. How proud you all must be to of had such great parents. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
love and God Bless, John and Sue McCabe
We enjoyed having Bernice and Lyle as friends. They are in our prayers.. Mary & Bill Perry
Dear Dan and family, We are sorry to hear of the death of your mother, Bernice. In recent years, she and your dad, Lyle, were important friends in my parents' circle. My parents, Bill and Mary Perry, really appreciated the time they spent together. After your dad was gone, my parents continued to see your mom for Mass at Assisi Heights. I am sure they shared much in common: being children of the Great Depression, family businesses in Rochester, affiliation with St. Francis, large families, and religion. We are sorry your parents are no longer with you to share their wisdom and love. Sincerely, Connie Perry & Mike Pesch
Hello Bernice's family,
I only knew Bernice for a couple years when we were pool mates at water aerobics. For the short time that I knew her, I so enjoyed her. She was such a friendly wonderful lady. Unfortunately, I will be out of town for Bernice's service but would like to give a memorial in her honor. If someone could email me the address I would appreciate it. My condolences, Barb
Dear Sheri, Lori, Terry, Dan, and David,
I was saddened to hear of the passing of your Mother, Bernice. Please accept my sincerest condolences. May her memories bring you comfort during this sad time.
Some of my fondest childhood memories were when the Saueressig "cousins" including your Mom and Dad used to visit us on the farm when I was growing up. We also certainly enjoyed the visits to Rochester as well. She was a wonderful person and I'm sure she will be missed in every way.
Carl
We are so sorry for your loss. It seems so hard to take all this in, and understand it completely. Some sadness will linger, but you will have many happy memories to cherish.
Aunt Bernice was one of my favorite aunts, I will always remember how she treated us "kids" at the cottage in our youth.
Try to be strong as a family, I'm sure that's what your mother would wish.
All our love, Paul, Irene and Ethan Zimmerman
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. We were so blessed to visit with Aunt Bernice at the cabin family reunion.
thank you for that lovely day with her and the family.
So thankful for the last few summers and the chance to have some nice talks with Aunt Bernice. Thinking of you all and praying for you all.
Our condolences to the family. What a life beautifully lived. What an inspiration. Dave, Dan and familes, you will be in our prayers!
Zimmerman Family---I am so very, very sorry to hear about your mom. What a wonderful lady she was. Both your mom and dad were such good friends of my mom and dad (Vi and Eddie Reiland). They went on so many wonderful trips together.
I would always see your mom at church when I took my mom and after mass the three of us would go out for breakfast.
I just saw your mom at mass last Sunday.....I never new it would be the last time I would see her....makes me sad.
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers..... our family will miss her.