June Bernatz

June A. Bernatz, age 84, of Austin, died Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. June was born September 26, 1927 in Dodge County, Minnesota to Floyd and Bernice (Brandli) Petersen. She graduated from Byron High School. On January 23, 1948 she married Phillip Bernatz in Rochester. The couple moved to the Austin area where June worked for the Hormel Company for 41 years. In 1961, they moved to a farm east of Austin where she continued to live. June was a member of Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Austin. She enjoyed her family and many friends, activities that took her out of doors, and doing crossword puzzles. Survivors include her sons, Phillip Bernatz Jr., Austin, Thomas (Beverly) Bernatz, St. Joseph, Timothy (Joy) Bernatz, Austin; two grandsons, Scott (Holly) Bernatz, St. Michael, Trent (Melissa) Bernatz, Hastings; four great grandchildren, Ava, Owen, Grant and Liam; sister, Gail Berge, Kasson; many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Phillip; one brother and one sister. Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at Mayer Funeral Home with Father Jim Steffes officiating. Friends may call from 4-8 pm on Friday and one hour before the service at Mayer Funeral Home on Saturday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

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