Bernice Ann Gallmeier

Bernice Ann Sederberg was born May 5, 1940, in Rush City, Minnesota to Clarence and Alvira Sederberg. She grew up in a bustling, loving home with seven siblings who had lots of friends. She was nicknamed "Seeds". After graduating from high school, Bernice moved to Minneapolis with girlfriends and worked at Honeywell for two years. On March 26, 1960 Bernice was married to Jerry Alguire. They had three children; David, Joy and Michele. Jerry died July 6, 1987 and December 12, 1992 Bernice was married to Don Gallmeier. Bernice was always ready to jump in the car to go near or far. Some of her favorite trips included: daily lunch trips, shopping, casino and visiting with friends. Her excursions took her to Branson, Mackinac Island, South Dakota, Nashville and Hayward, WI. Her memberships included the First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rush City and the Grothe-Jacobson VFW auxiliary Post # 6692 of Rush City. Bernice enjoyed the peaceful setting of her deck; where she enjoyed nature, her flowers, the birds and much company. Most especially, Bernice enjoyed her family, friends and watching her grandchildren grow up and mature. Bernice is survived by her husband Don Gallmeier of Rock Creek, Son David Alguire and Kerry Larson of Chaska, daughters Joy (Hash) Hassan of Woodbury, Michele (Dean) Kirchberg of Rush City, grandchildren John, Chelsea, Danielle, Shanae, Carli, Maria; great grandson McCoy, sister Dorothy Knochke, step-children Melisa (Kent) Lestrud and family, Sheldon (Kim) Gallmeier and family, Lynette (Jeff) Kuzel and family and many nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Jerry Alguire, siblings and spouses; Wallace and Janet Sederberg, Arlene and Wendell Dahl, Shirley and Dale Olson, Deloris and Kenneth Olson, William Sederberg, Janet and Bob Kennen, Robert Knochke and many other relatives. Rev. Laurie O'Shea will officiate at the celebration of Bernice’s Life; 11:00 AM Friday (9/18/15) at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rush City. A gathering of friends is planned for one hour prior to the service at church. The interment will be in the First Lutheran Cemetery of Rush City. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the: Funeral and Cremation Service of Rush City~Olson Chapel. www.FuneralAndCremationService.com