Bernice Buck

Bernice Cecelia Buck, age 94 of Crosby, MN and formerly a longtime Goodhue resident, passed away on Thursday morning, January 3, 2013 at Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby. Bernice was born on December 24, 1918 in Goodhue, the daughter of Fredrick E. and Sadie (Stemman) Buck. She married Howard Buck in July, 1946 in Goodhue. For many years, she co-owned the Goodhue Feed and Produce with Harold Lensch. She also bartended at Toby's Corner Bar and was a hostess at Sawyer's Inn in Goodhue. Bernice was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Goodhue. She loved traveling, and enjoyed any trip, short or long! She was an avid bridge player, and enjoyed needlework. After retirement, she moved closer to her children and lived in Mora and Deerwood. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Sadie Buck; husband Howard in 1981; sisters, Phyllis Bartlett, Gladys Olson and Isabel Johnson; and brothers, Donald, Burton and Wayne "Toby" Buck. She is survived by her son, Lee and Cindy Buck of Mora; daughter, Delores "Lori" and Patrick Nilo of Deerwood; 5 grandchildren, Jennie (Chad) Peterson, Patricia (Milt) Carlson, Heather Heath, Dawn Halverson and Robert Heath; 9 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral service will be held on Monday, January 7 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 702 3rd Ave, Goodhue, with Pastor Randall Kuznicki officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Goodhue. Pallbearers will be Glen Augustine, Bill Rohe, Greg Lundberg, Bruce Johnson, Chad Peterson, and Milt Carlson. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 2-5 p.m.(NOTE TIME CHANGE) and Monday from 10-11 a.m., all at church. Memorials may be given in memory of Bernice to Evergreen Cemetery, Alzheimer's Association, or donor's choice.

Funeral Home: Lundberg Funeral Home 5839 Hwy 19 Blvd Cannon Falls, MN US 55009

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Previous Events

Visitation
Sunday, January 6, 2013
Service
Monday, January 7, 2013
Graveside Service
Monday, January 7, 2013

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