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| Bernadine Bredehoeft |
| | Born: 11/11/1921 |
| Birth Location: Emmetsburg, Iowa |
| Death Date: 11/27/2009 |
| Death Location:Emmetsburg, Iowa |
| Service: 10:30 a.m., Monday, November 30, 2009 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Emmetsburg. Burial is in Evergreen Cemetery.
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| Visitation: Visitation is 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Joyce Funeral Home is caring for the family. |
| Bernadine L Bredehoeft was born November 11, 1921 the daughter of Frederich and Louise (Brunshire) Wojahn on the family farm south of Emmetsburg. She graduated in 1939 from Emmetsburg High School, and she attended Hamilton Business College in Mason City, Iowa.
On February 1, 1942, Bernadine was united in marriage to Edwin Bredehoeft at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Emmetsburg. After marriage, the couple lived in Yuma, Arizona. Four years later, they made their home on a farm north of Emmetsburg.
Bernadine was a lifetime member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church where she served as an officer of many of the societies in the church. She taught Sunday school for 45 years; served as a 4-H leader for 25 years, and she was a 4-H and home economics achievement show judge for many years. Bernadine was past president of the Palo Alto County Farm Bureau Women and the State of Iowa Federated Garden Club. She served as District President of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 162 of Graettinger, Iowa.
Bernadine was an avid volunteer at Lakeside Lutheran Home where she served on the auxiliary board. She enjoyed giving of her time and talents wherever they were needed. Although she was involved in many clubs and volunteer organizations, Bernadine found time to love and help deprived children. She was conservator for the three Brodwell Brothers, and she fostered 23 children. Bernadine also provided rooms for college students. She was always willing to open her heart and home.
On Friday November 27, 2009, Bernadine Bredehoeft passed away at the Lakeside Lutheran Home.
Left to cherish her memory are her children: Thomas Bredehoeft and his wife, Susanna of Algona, Iowa and Gloria Bredehoeft of Des Moines, Iowa; Normadine Bredehoeft of Ruthven, Opaldine Clausen and husband, Chick of Mallard, Iowa; Willard Wojahn and his wife, Beverly of Cannon Falls, MN; sister-in-law, Faye Wojahn of Emmetsburg; 11 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.
Bernadine was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edwin; and her brother, Raymond Wojahn.
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| Posted at: 12/10/2009 |
| By: Linda Hallen |
| I have memories of visiting that farm from the time I was a small child. It had originally belonged to my great-grandmother, and then went to my Uncle Bill and Aunt Beatrice Hughes. Ed and Bernadine treated us like family, and took good care of Uncle Bill and Aunt Bea. They bought the farm after Uncle Bill died, but continued to welcome us as "family" all these years. I am grateful that my mother (Alice Neer Hallen Schneider) and I were able to visit Bernadine two years ago. I remember Bernadine as a generous, loving person, as well as an awesome cook and incredibly creative person. She and the farm and all those memories will remain in my heart.
Linda Hallen |
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| Posted at: 12/01/2009 |
| By: Kristine Ulrich (Heller) |
| So sorry to hear of your loss. Bernadine meant so very much to me. I am one of those 23 foster children that she brought in to her home. I loved her as my own mother and she celebrated with me when I had my own children and then grandchildren. I have taken the habit of putting pictures of my family under a clear plastic on the dining table just as she always did.
My thoughts and prayers are with all the family. |
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| Posted at: 12/01/2009 |
| By: Maria and Joel Zeman |
| Bernadine will be greatly missed by us. She was such a fun filled women, with her own ways. I will cherish all the special little gifts she gave our family, forever. God be with everybody! |
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| Posted at: 11/30/2009 |
| By: Angie Fay |
| I was "bountifully blessed" as Bernadine would say, to have met Bernadine through the American Legion Auxiliary. She was a go getter and I couldn't keep pace with her! She will be greatly missed. |
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| Posted at: 11/30/2009 |
| By: Renee D. (Gitch) Smith |
| I found out through Mom that Bernadine had passed away and that her funeral was today. Gloria and family, I don\'t know if you remember me but I spent huge amounts of time at Bernadine and Ed\'s when I was growing up. She was like a third grandmother. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I will cherish the memories of Bernadine\'s kitchen and the evenings around the dining room table playing cards. I still use her cinnamon roll recipe and can still smell her breadsticks baking. She was a blessing to me, my brother, and Mother. Her memory will always be with me. May the Good Lord Bless You and Comfort you through your loss. |
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| Posted at: 11/30/2009 |
| By: Dianne (Gitch) Dunford |
| Sadly, we did'nt stay in touch over the years, however Bernadine was instrumental in helping our family when it was needed most and her influence has remained with us and has been a guiding light in how we live our lives. Her advice and wisdom will always be remembered and used. Hearing of her passing has been bittersweet knowing that she will be missed by many on this earth but also knowing she will be welcomed by her Lord & Savior in her new home. |
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| Posted at: 11/29/2009 |
| By: Dean & Carol Simonsen |
| So sorry to hear of Bernadine passing on, she was a great person and neighbor. We have lots of good memories that we will cherish. We worked with her in several groups and she will never be forgotten. |
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| Posted at: 11/29/2009 |
| By: Shirlene Bredehoeft Koch |
| When I teach the lesson on "Go, and make disciples of all nations", I think of my dear Aunt Bernadine. She was always ready to tell the good news of Jesus. Those of us who were blessed to have her as Sunday School teacher or Vacation Bible School teacher know that she not only had the love of Jesus in her heart, but lived it in her life. All of Normadine's children remember the trips to Aunt B's and coming home with new pajamas. We have such warm memories! We were truly blessed to have Aunt B. in our family. |
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| Posted at: 11/29/2009 |
| By: David Brostrom |
| From YUMA, AZ to EMMETTSBURG, IA, Bernadine was a wonderful force to reckon with. Rarely have I met such a unique, giving and loving individual. I will never forget the menagerie of farm animals (and the college kids!) living on the farm. I hope for loads of blessings and spiritual perserverence to all family members. David Brostrom
(Linda Hallen\'s former husband, in Waukesha, WI.) |
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| Posted at: 11/29/2009 |
| By: Jane Oerding (formerly Jane Bredehoeft Schroer) |
| I will never forget this delightful lady who was so excited when we came to Iowa to visit. I am sure she is so much more joyful now in heaven. |
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| Posted at: 11/29/2009 |
| By: Lola and Mark Campney |
| Serving as State Predident of Federated Garden Clubs of Iowa was a highpoint of Bernadine's longtime devotion to gardening and garden clubs. She served on the state board for many years. Being in the car together for a day or two going to district meetings around Iowa was always and interesting and learning experience.
We're thinking of her extended family at this time of parting. |
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| Posted at: 11/29/2009 |
| By: Joyce Kuhl |
| Please know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Bernadine is enjoying a blessed reunion in heaven with all her family and friends! |
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| Posted at: 11/29/2009 |
| By: Glen and Ron Meskimen |
| We aree so sorrry to hear of Bernadines passing.She was my mothers best friend (our mother was Mildred (Schultz) Meskimen)They always wrote to each other and Berdnadine always stopped when she came to he eastern part of the state with the Garden club. After my mother passed away, she sent kind cards to us and she will be remembered fondly.
From Ron and Glen Meskimen |
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| Posted at: 11/29/2009 |
| By: Laura E. Seiler |
| It was my privilege to know her as a tireless worker as 8th District Preident of the American Legion Auxiliary. It was very evident how much her family and her faith ment to her.
Laura Seiler 8th District President 84-85 |
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| Posted at: 11/28/2009 |
| By: Ruby Dean Frerking |
| To Family (Children, Sisters, Brothers)
May you experience the comfort of God's loving hand at this time of sorrow.
With Sympathy |
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| Posted at: 11/28/2009 |
| By: Gary Flandermeyer |
| I read this obituary with great sorrow. As noted in the obituary, we all knew Bernadine was one to give much and take little. It is not until now that I realize all the things she has accomplished in her life. May the love of God be with your family in this time of sorrow. Praise to God for the victory which surpasses all understanding. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. |
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| Posted at: 11/28/2009 |
| By: Max and Wilma Tomlinson |
| Remembering you in your time of sorrow.
Max and Wilma Tomlinson |
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