Stacia Ann Berghammer

Stacia Ann Berghammer was born January 19th, 1935 in Mankato MN to Reuben and Jesse Blow. She ended her earthly journey on July 20, 2014. Stacia's school years were spent at Rapidan school where she was a cheerleader and played the cornet. She also met her husband, of nearly 61 years, Alvin there. They were married October 10, 1953. This union was blessed with four children which Stacia took great pride in: Pam, Greg, Marvin, and Lynda.Stacia and Alvin lived in Fort Knox KY 1953-1955 while Alvin was serving in the US Army. In 1955 they moved to Mankato MN then in 1958 to Good Thunder MN and in 1963 they purchased their farm in Pine City. Mom worked as a waitress after they first were married and again in the early 80's. She was Dad's "team mate" for 10 years with Mayflower Moving.   Mom worked with the physically and mentally challenged in Cambridge for many years....a job she truly felt called for.Stacia was very loving, generous of herself and cared greatly for her family and friends which were first and foremost in her life. Mom was always supportive of any sports or activities her kids were involved in. She LOVED to play cards, pick agates, build puzzles, and spend time in the kitchen. She had a large garden (weedless) and canned hundreds of quarts of produce for her family.  Christmas time resembled a bakery with all of the "goodies" she would make. She usually started in October.   She always made sure everyone had their favorite.  Stacia and Al had a 7000 egg laying chicken operation and for many years  Stacia had an egg route in the area meeting many people in her role as "The Egg Lady".  For the last six years Stacia and Al oversaw Bingo games played at the Hinckley Senior Center on Tuesdays and every other Thursday.  They were always on the hunt for items to add to the prize table.Stacia Berghammer is survived by her husband Al Berghammer, children Pam Long and her husband Mike of Pine City, Greg Berghammer and his wife Rhonda of Rapid City, South Dakota, Marvin Berghammer and his wife Danita of Pine City, Lynda Hahn and her husband John of Laurel, Montana; 9 grandchildren:  Julie (Jason), Jessie (Reid), Jack (Anne), Jami (Danny), Jason (Erica), Jenny (Alex), DJ (Bobbie), Heather (Bob), Rachael; many great grandchildren (three more on the way), sister Marna "Dickie" Fleming of Portland, Oregon, brothers-in-law: Bob (Wanda) Berghammer, Jerry Sandstrom, lifelong dear friend Betty Birr as well as many other extended family members and friends. As important as Stacia's family and friends were to her, the most important part of her life was her personal relationship with Jesus Christ.  She was active at Hustletown Community Church for the last 50 years.She is preceded in death by her parents Reuben & Jesse (McGowan) Blow, sisters:  Arlys, Sally, and Connie and brothers-in-law Harley, Maynard and Herbie and niece Shari.He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. Psalm 91:1-2Pastor Bruce Thompson will officiate a Funeral Service at 11 a.m., Friday July 25th at the Hustletown Community Church (17945 Blue Jay Lane) in Chengwatana Township. A time of visitation and reviewal will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday evening at the Swanson Funeral Chapel of Pine City and one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in the Hustletown-Union Cemetery in Chengwatana Township.  Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Stacia Berghammer of Pine City are with the: Funeral & Cremation Service of Pine City - Swanson Chapel www.funeralandcremationservice.com