Joyce G. Bjerke
Wednesday, February 27, 1924
Date of Death:
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Age:
94 years old
Wednesday, February 27, 1924
Date of Death:
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Age:
94 years old
Wednesday, February 27, 1924
Date of Death:
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Age:
94 years old
Joyce G. Bjerke
The funeral for Joyce G. Bjerke will be at 11:00a.m. Friday, August 31, 2018 at Zumbro Lutheran Church in Rochester with Pastor Shelley Cunningham officiating. Burial will be in Grandview Cemetery. The visitation will be held at the church on Friday from 9:30a.m.until the time of the service.
Mrs. Bjerke, 94, longtime resident of Rochester, passed away on August 28, 2018 at Samaritan Bethany in Rochester.
She was born on February 27, 1924 in Mapleton, MN to Philip and Gladys (Bolinger) Felber, the eldest of nine children. Joyce and her siblings were raised on farms in the Wells, Easton, and Grand Meadow areas.
On August 30, 1942, she married Leonard Bjerke in Rochester. Joyce was a longtime sales representative with Dayton’s for over 30 years where she created longtime friendships with many of her customers and co-workers. She was involved with Hawthorne PTA, Girl Scouts, Mothers Club, Sons of Norway, and the Eagle’s. She was an active member with Zumbro Lutheran Church for over 70 years. Joyce could be seen throwing many strikes at the Colonial or Tropic bowling alleys.
She is survived by her son, Robert Bjerke of Rochester; two daughters, Linda (Kenny) Diedrich of Rochester, and Janet (David) Molda of Eagan, MN; twelve grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, and ten great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Dory (Gene) Frost; brothers, Jim Felber, David (Benita) Felber, and Dick (Jeanie) Felber; sisters-in-law, brother -in-law, numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, and many special friends.
Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard; brother, Albert; sisters, Jenny, Betty, and Darlene; and grandson, Jon.
The family extends a special thank you to the staff at Samaritan Bethany and Seasons Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to Seasons Hospice or the donor’s choice.
Condolences
The family of Joyce G. Bjerke has received the following condolences.
Bob, Linda and Janet,
I am so sorry to hear about Joyce. It is so hard to lose a mom at any age. I remember my mom doing Joyce's hair and the laughter between them. The neighborhood is not the same place without them. You are all in my prayers. I bet they are all having a great time joking, laughing and maybe even a new hairdo!! Her hugs will be missed.
Vickie
Dory,
I am so soryy for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. I miss seeing you.
love Peg
So sorry to hear of Joyce’s passing. She was a cousin of my Mom (Vi Meitzner (Bolinger). My Grandpa was Omer Bolinger.
My condolences to her family.
Connie (Meitzner) Wobig
I met your mom through my Aunt JoAnn Amundson. My parents (Clarence & Gladys Bolduan) used to played cards with your parents. Loved your mother's sense of humor. I recently visited with her at Samaritan Bethany.
So sorry for your loss.
MY sincere condolences to you at this sad time of Joyce's death. I am Edna larsons daughter. Mother dies several years ago but know she would want me to acknowledge your mom's passing. I trust times will help heal the sadness everyone is feeling. May be they will meet up in heaven. Sincerely Audrey Himes.
Linda,
You have our sympathy in the loss of your mother. I remember going to your house with Jeannette. Also remember her as such a lovely, pleasant lady at Daytons. Hard to lose a mother, even at our age. Again, our sympathy.
Kelly and Joann Ronningen