Bernice Sebion

Bernice Catherina Sebion, age 94 of Spring Valley, Wisconsin died Monday, October 17, 2011 at her daughter's home in Columbus, Minnesota.

Bernice was born July 17, 1917, the daughter of Oscar and Gena (Nelson) Olson in Gilman Township, Pierce County, Wisconsin. She was baptized at Martell Lutheran Church and confirmed at Gilman Lutheran where she was still a member. Bernice graduated from Spring Valley High School with the Class of 1936. On January 29, 1940 she married Maynard Sebion at the Spring Valley Parsonage. Maynard died August 11, 1998.

After marriage Bernice and Maynard farmed in Gilman Township. She worked at the Bobber Café at Baldwin for over 12 years and also worked at Connell's Apple Orchard. She refurbished and refinished furniture and antiques and worked at the UW-River Falls Food Service. As a young girl, Bernice claimed to have 'the horse fever' which changes after she started raising her family. She was active in her church and could always be counted on to help a neighbor in need.

Preceding her in death were her parents; sister Gladys Vanasse; brother-in-law Dick Vanasse; and sister-in-law Kai Olson

Survivors include 3 sons and 3 daughters: Robert (Dorothy) Sebion of Spring Valley; Gene (Robert) Mohr of Columbus, Minnesota; Lynn (Carol) Sebion of Burnsville; John (Robyn) Sebion of Spring Valley; Sonja Wilcox of Eagan; and Karen Stockman of Spring Valley; 17 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren; sister Alice (Bob) Rudesill of Seminole, Florida; brother Glen Olson of Hudson, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Visitation was on Friday from 5-8 p.m. at Keehr Funeral Home, Spring Valley. Funeral service was October 22, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Gilman Lutheran Church, Spring Valley with Rev. D. Peter Friberg officiating. Music was provided by organist Risa Carlson and vocalists Paul and Katie Vanasse and Kassy Johnson. Burial was in the Gilman Lutheran Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Cory Mohr, Cody Sebion, Kelly Wallin, Tyler Wilcox, Andrew Sebion, Kristian Sebion, Josh Wilcox and Jane Hamlin.

Keehr Funeral Home, Spring Valley handled arrangements.