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Bernadette M. Bernie Zenz Dec 17 1920 - Mar 22 2010
A Funeral Mass for Bernadette M.“Bernie” Zenz, age 89, of Fridley, MN, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 26, 2010, at the Church of St. William in Fridley. The celebrants will be Fr. Joseph Whalen and Deacon Jim Wagner. Music will be provided by Ruth Bills, organist/pianoist and Rose Kolling, soloist/song leader. Bernadette passed away on Monday, March 22, 2010, at her daughter’s residence in Watertown, SD. She was the widow of Francis “Pete” Zenz. Burial will be at Hillside Cemetery in Minneapolis, MN, at 2:30 p.m.. Pallbearers will be Bernadette’s grandchildren. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. on Friday prior to services at the church. Arrangements are being handled by Crawford Funeral Chapel, Watertown, SD. Bernadette was born on December 17, 1920, at St. Michael, MN, to Elmer and Josephine (Lenneman) Jaeb. She lived in Albertville, MN, until moving to Minneapolis, MN. On June 21, 1946, Bernadette married Francis “Pete” Zenz at Minneapolis. The couple moved to Fridley in 1958 and made Fridley their home. Bernadette’s greatest joy in life was her family. She was a member of St. William Church, where she was an active volunteer. She also volunteered with the American Cancer Society. Bernadette was an avid Twins fan and enjoyed collecting angels. Bernadette is survived by her seven children: Jack (Donna) Zenz of Anoka, MN, Kathy (Dean) Holmquist of New Brighton, MN, Mary (Wayne) Greve of Watertown, SD, David (Becky) Zenz of Champlin, MN, Joann Dannenberg of Chandler, AZ, Peter (Mary) Zenz of Brooklyn Park, MN, and Gary (Patty) Zenz of Anoka, MN; 17 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and two sisters: Vera Kulaga of Minneapolis, MN, and Mary Ann Gustafson of Duluth, MN. She was preceded in death by her husband; one granddaughter, Katie Joy; and her parents.

Bernadette M. Bernie Zenz
Dec 17 1920 - Mar 22 2010

A Funeral Mass for Bernadette M.“Bernie” Zenz, age 89, of Fridley, MN, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 26, 2010, at the Church of St. William in Fridley. The celebrants will be Fr. Joseph Whalen and Deacon Jim Wagner. Music will be provided by Ruth Bills, organist/pianoist and Rose Kolling, soloist/song leader. Bernadette passed away on Monday, March 22, 2010, at her daughter’s residence in Watertown, SD. She was the widow of Francis “Pete” Zenz.

Burial will be at Hillside Cemetery in Minneapolis, MN, at 2:30 p.m.. Pallbearers will be Bernadette’s grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. on Friday prior to services at the church.

Arrangements are being handled by Crawford Funeral Chapel, Watertown, SD.

Bernadette was born on December 17, 1920, at St. Michael, MN, to Elmer and Josephine (Lenneman) Jaeb. She lived in Albertville, MN, until moving to Minneapolis, MN.

On June 21, 1946, Bernadette married Francis “Pete” Zenz at Minneapolis. The couple moved to Fridley in 1958 and made Fridley their home. Bernadette’s greatest joy in life was her family.

She was a member of St. William Church, where she was an active volunteer. She also volunteered with the American Cancer Society. Bernadette was an avid Twins fan and enjoyed collecting angels.

Bernadette is survived by her seven children: Jack (Donna) Zenz of Anoka, MN, Kathy (Dean) Holmquist of New Brighton, MN, Mary (Wayne) Greve of Watertown, SD, David (Becky) Zenz of Champlin, MN, Joann Dannenberg of Chandler, AZ, Peter (Mary) Zenz of Brooklyn Park, MN, and Gary (Patty) Zenz of Anoka, MN; 17 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and two sisters: Vera Kulaga of Minneapolis, MN, and Mary Ann Gustafson of Duluth, MN.

She was preceded in death by her husband; one granddaughter, Katie Joy; and her parents.

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Comment posted by: Melanie Schmidt
Wed 24th Mar 2010 08:29 pm

To the entire Zenz Family:

I had the pleasure of meeting Kelly's (Wollan) Grandma and what a sweet lady she was. I commend Kelly and Mary for the wonderful care they gave their mother and grandmother in her final days - what a wonderful demonstration of love and dedication. You are all in our many thoughts and prayers. Take comfort in knowing that she is no longer in pain and is with her Lord and Savior, her beloved husband, and mother. Take care, with love, Melanie and Rich Schmidt

Comment posted by: Tanya Nelson
Tue 23rd Mar 2010 05:58 pm

To the family of Bernadette,

Bernadette was such an amazing lady, she always had a smile on her face and talked about what a lucky woman she was to have such a great family. I truly feel blessed to have been able to assist her. To Mary and Kelly what you two ladies did for her was amazing, I could see the deep love that both of you have in your heart for her. To watch the interaction of both of you with Bernadette was simply amazing, I could see the love that she had for you two and the abund

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