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Edwin Herman Bjerke

Birth	:	8 Mar 1922 Barnes County, North Dakota, USA
Death	:	3 Aug 2019 Lisbon, Ransom County, North Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Memory Gardens Cemetery, Valley City, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate	:	46.9180984, -97.9111023
Description	:	The funeral service for Edwin H. Bjerke, 97, Lisbon, ND will be held 2 pm Friday, August 9, 2019 at Faith Lutheran Church in Valley City, Pastor Jolene Knudson-Hanse officiating. Visitation will be 5-7 pm Thursday at the Oliver-Nathan Funeral Chapel, Valley City, ND with a prayer service at 7 pm. Visitation will continue one hour before the service at the church. He died Saturday, Aug 3, 2019 at the ND Veteran’s Home in Lisbon, ND. Burial will be at Memory Gardens, near Valley City. Edwin Herman Bjerke was born on March 8, 1922, at home near Fingal, ND,... Read More	The funeral service for Edwin H. Bjerke, 97, Lisbon, ND will be held 2 pm Friday, August 9, 2019 at Faith Lutheran Church in Valley City, Pastor Jolene Knudson-Hanse officiating. Visitation will be 5-7 pm Thursday at the Oliver-Nathan Funeral Chapel, Valley City, ND with a prayer service at 7 pm. Visitation will continue one hour before the service at the church. He died Saturday, Aug 3, 2019 at the ND Veteran’s Home in Lisbon, ND. Burial will be at Memory Gardens, near Valley City. Edwin Herman Bjerke was born on March 8, 1922, at home near Fingal, ND, the son of Christian and Mina (Minnie Maasjo) Bjerke. He attended Langemo School near Fingal. He was baptized and confirmed at the Immanuel Church near Nome. He was a hard worker and worked various jobs before enlisting into the army on March 31, 1944, serving in France and Germany and was discharged on May 8, 1946. Following discharge he returned to Fingal and worked several jobs before joining Culligan where he worked for 36 years. After retirement he painted barns and houses. He married Darlene Sorby on Oct. 19, 1951 in Webster, SD. They were married for 58 years at the time of her death in 2010. They made their home on a farm near Kathryn, then moved to Valley City where they resided the rest of their life together, except for 10 years in Fort Ransom. He moved to the ND Veteran’s Home in Lisbon, ND in Sept 2011. He was a past member of the Knights of Pythias, the Eagles, the American Legion, the VFW, Sons of Norway, and was a Boy Scout Leader. He was a member of both Faith Lutheran Church and Preston Church, near Fort Ransom. He served on the church council, ushered, and taught Sunday School. He had a very strong faith and loved the Lord. Dancing and music were a huge part of his life, especially the old Hymns, polkas and waltzes. He was an accomplished, self taught master of the accordion, guitar, and harmonica. He loved wood working, gardening and could fix almost anything. He will be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor, his story telling, and as a true old fashioned gentleman. Meticulous about his appearance, he loved hats, crisply ironed clothes and shiny shoes. He is survived by one son, Gene (Nancy) Bjerke, four grandchildren; Tony (Michelle) Bjerke, Emily Barclay, Alena (Steve) Ternes, and Jarred Bjerke four great-grandchildren; Molly Morro, Alexandra Barclay, Jonathan Ternes, and Joshua Ternes; one brother-in-law, Kermit (Arlys) Sorby, and two sisters-in-law, Shirley Bjerke and Marilyn Sorby. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Michael Bjerke; both brothers, Simon (Vivian) Bjerke and Melvin Bjerke; and all six of his sisters and their spouses: Thelma (Henry) Larson, Mabel (Lewis) Larson, Eva (Odin) Pederson, Corrine (Ernest) Larson, Marcy (Marvin) Johnson, Loraine (Jervel) Moen. SN 37 591 800; born Fingal, NDak 8 Mar 22; resident Walsh County, NDak; entered AUS Ft Snelling, Minn 31 Mar 44; served European African Middle Eastern Theater and Germany; sep Ft Sheridan, III 8 May 46; PFC

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Where is Edwin Herman Bjerke's memorial?
Edwin Herman Bjerke's memorial is located at: Memory Gardens Cemetery, Valley City, Barnes County, USA.
When did Edwin Herman Bjerke death?
Edwin Herman Bjerke death on 3 Aug 2019 in Lisbon, Ransom County, North Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Edwin Herman Bjerke's memorial?
Latitude: 46.9180984
Longitude: -97.9111023

Family Members:

Parent

Christian Thorval Thoresen Bjerke

(1884 - 1949)

Mina S “Minnie” Maasjo Bjerke

(1888 - 1973)

Spouse

Darlene Mae Sorby Bjerke

(1934 - 2010)

Siblings

Thelma Josephine Bjerke Larson

(1909 - 1989)

Mabel Christine Bjerke Larson

(1911 - 1997)

Eva Luella Bjerke Pederson

(1914 - 1983)

Corrine Mildred Bjerke Larson

(1915 - 2009)

Simon Omar Bjerke

(1918 - 2012)

Inga Marcella “Marcy” Bjerke Johnson

(1925 - 2004)

Children

Michael Dean Bjerke

(1959 - 1984)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Memory Gardens Cemetery
Valley City, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9180984, -97.9111023

2. Prairie Rest Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.8772011, -97.9231033

3. Saint Catherines Cemetery
Valley City, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9253006, -97.9730988

4. Hillside Cemetery
Valley City, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9338989, -97.9736023

5. Wooland Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.8588287, -97.9202121

6. Salem Methodist Church Cemetery
Valley City, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9827600, -97.9171000

7. Woodbine Cemetery
Valley City, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9227982, -98.0186005

8. Oriska Cemetery
Oriska, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9342003, -97.8043976

9. Saint Bernards Cemetery
Oriska, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9267006, -97.7983017

10. Maryvale Convent Cemetery
Valley City, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9555000, -98.0221630

11. Camp Arnold State Historic Site
Oriska, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9932800, -97.7911000

12. Zion Getchell Cemetery
Valley City, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0080600, -98.0667500

13. Holy Trinity Cemetery
Fingal, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8054400, -97.7426300

14. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Valley City, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8699200, -98.1449920

15. Faith Lutheran Church Cemetery
Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9356003, -98.1605988

16. Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery
Fingal, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7677994, -97.7881012

17. Ringsaker Cemetery
Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7757988, -98.0603027

18. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Fingal, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7421150, -97.8715057

19. Greenwood Cemetery
Tower Township, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9193993, -97.6455994

20. Hill Side Cemetery
Fingal, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7536011, -97.7857971

21. Sheyenne Valley Cemetery
Kathryn, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7324100, -97.9815000

22. Morton Cemetery
Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0980988, -97.8106003

23. Free Methodist Cemetery
Pillsbury, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 47.1249600, -97.9078700

24. Sunnyside Cemetery
Hastings, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7223100, -98.0394300