Jannes Oliver Bjerkvig

Jannes Oliver Bjerkvig, age 90, of Zumbrota, died on Friday, March 8, 2013 at Zumbrota Health Services. He was born on August 18, 1922, in Zumbrota Township, Goodhue County, the son of Joseph and Inga (Berg) Bjerkvig. Jannes was baptized by Pastor Hjalmer Froiland and confirmed by Pastor A.S. Runnung at United Lutheran Church in Zumbrota. He attended country school until the 10th grade and was a lifelong resident of the Zumbrota area. Jannes worked at Monson Dray Line and Murphy Freight as a truck driver for over 28 years. He had a passion for trains and loved watching them as they passed by his farm home, and enjoyed going to Steam Engine and Threshing shows. He enjoyed cutting wood, mowing lawn, sitting by the river, riding bike on local trails, attending parades and auctions. Jannes was committed to his family and all their activities throughout the years. He was an active member of United Redeemer Lutheran Church where he attended many church activities, participating in local community events especially Lutefisk Suppers. He was involved in the Minnesota State Guard, and belonged to the 65-50 Club in Zumbrota.

Jannes is survived by his sister, Ruth Fretheim of Decorah, IA; five nephews; five nieces; many great-nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews.

Jannes was preceded in death by his sister, Shirley Cage; and one nephew.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at United Redeemer Lutheran Church with Pastor Tom Isaacson officiating. Burial will be in United Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 11, 2013 at Mahn Family Funeral Home - Larson Chapel in Zumbrota and for one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials are preferred to Red Wing Hospice or Zumbrota Health Services. www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com

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Visitation

MAR 11. 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CDT)

Mahn Family Funeral Home, Larson Chapel
1475 Jefferson Drive
Zumbrota, MN 55992

Visitation

MAR 12. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CDT)

United Redeemer Lutheran Church
560 West 3rd Street
Zumbrota, MN 55992

Service

MAR 12. 11:00 AM (CDT)

United Redeemer Lutheran Church
560 West 3rd Street
Zumbrota, MN 55992