This day not only marked his birth but also set the stage for a life that would celebrate family, friendship, and a passion for life. Growing up in Dilworth, MN, Bernie was a fun student who graduated in His journey of love began when he married and welcomed two beautiful daughters, Crissy and Cathy. The family moved across west central Minnesota, creating a tapestry of memories in towns like Dilworth, Lake Park, Hitterdal, and Glyndon. When he first worked in Fargo he worked at Fargo Excavating.
Bernie dedicated 35 years of his life to working as a fiberglass sprayer at Silverline Boats, Pleasure Products, later known as Riverbend Industries. Here, he contributed to the crafting of boats, tanks, jiffy johns, and numerous other products, leaving a lasting impact on those he worked with.
Together, they built a loving home where they embraced the joy of parenthood once more, welcoming two sons, Bernard and Eugene, into their family. An enthusiast of car racing, Bernie pursued his passion both as a spectator and a participant at Buffalo River Speedway. In his leisure time, he loved to fish and go camping. You could often find him pulling the lever on the one-armed bandit or cheering for Gene during his car and Baja races, showcasing his unwavering support for his loved ones.
His warm spirit and unwavering support will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Let us celebrate the beautiful life that he lived and hold onto the fond memories forever in our hearts. Joseph Catholic Church in Moorhead. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the Mass at the church on Wednesday. Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply. Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application.
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