Howard W. Bjerke
Bjerke, Howard W. 12-29-45 to 7-6-19 Age 73. Raised in Rugby, N.D. and following his time in the military he married Mabel Budrow of Baudette, MN on 7-11-70 and settled in the Twin Cities metro area. Howard passed just shy of their 49th wedding anniversary. Mabel & Howard have been 43-year residents of Richfield, MN. Howard was a welder & machinist by trade, retiring from Toro in Shakopee. Proudly served the U.S. Army in Vietnam & passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family after a 5-month battle with brain cancer, likely related to his service. Survived by wife Mabel, daughter Bridget (Roger) McCort & son Kevin Bjerke, Grandchildren Melanie (David) Grey, Heather (Jude) St-Aime, Alaric & Tamasin McCort, Great-Grandchildren Makenzie, Haylee, Brooklynn, Micah & Aiden as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Predeceased by paremts Helen (Anderson) & Henry Bjerke, sisters Sharon Bjerke & Betty Hoffart and brothers Garry & Robert Bjerke. Service Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, 7601 34th Ave S, Minneapolis at 10:15 AM - Line up at staging area 5 well in advance, reception to follow at Eagles Aerie 3208, 9152 Old Cedar Ave S, Bloomington.
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