Bernice A. (Gerster) Molitor, age 93 of Miesville died June 5, 2011 inHastings. She was born April 19, 1918 in Hampton to Edward and Dorothy(Peine) Gerster. Bernice attended rural Hampton schools and marriedRaymond M. Molitor on September 17, 1940 in Hampton. Bernice wasactively involved in many church activities. She loved spending timewith family and friends, playing cards, dancing, and gardening.Bernice lived her life for Christ, setting an example to all.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Ray; son Gene;sisters Olivia Lorentz and Lorraine Rother; and brother Al Gerster.Bernice is survived by her daughters Diane (Robert) Endres of MarcoIsland, FL, Rae Mary (Richard) Otterstrom of Shoreview, Theresa (Joe)Niebur of Hastings; son Charlie (Patrice) Molitor of Cannon Falls,daughter-in-law Rita Molitor of Cannon Falls; also 17 grandchildren,33 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild; sisters DorothyWerner, Alvera Niebur, and Kathleen Leifeld; sisters-in-law BonnieGerster and Shirley (Bernie) Klein.
The Funeral Mass, officiated by Fr. Jay Kythe will be held 10:30amThursday, June 9, 2011 at St. Josephs Catholic Church in Miesville,followed by interment in the parish cemetery. The visitation will beheld AT CHURCH from 4-8pm Wednesday and one hour prior to the ThursdayMass. The pallbearers are Peter Endres, Brian Molitor, HeatherSchwinn, Kenna Schulz, John Molitor, Brent Molitor, and Joel Molitor.Memorials preferred