Bernetta E. Glander

Obituary

Bernetta E. Glander was born on September 10, 1929, in Young America, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Herman and Emma (Bovy) Yaeck. Bernetta was baptized as an infant on October 6, 1929, and later confirmed in her faith as a youth on April 18, 1943, at the Church of Peace in Norwood Young America, Minnesota. She received her education in Norwood Young America and was a graduate of the Norwood High School Class of 1947.

On September 6, 1952, Bernetta was united in marriage to Denis M. Glander at the Church of Peace in Norwood Young America. Their marriage was blessed with three children, Craig, Colleen, and Dana. They made their home in rural Norwood Young America, Minnesota on a farm. Bernetta and Denis shared over 37 years of marriage until Denis passed away on November 15, 1989.

After high school, Bernetta was employed for 6 years at Palace Drug in Norwood, MN. After marriage, Bernetta took great pride in caring for her home and her children. She also helped care for their farm and the animals. In her spare time, she volunteered at the school library and was an avid Minnesota Twins and Timberwolves fan.

Bernetta was a devoted and active member at St. Paul’s Evangelical Reformed Church in Hamburg and was part of the women’s guild there.  

Bernetta enjoyed baking and cooking. Her famous sugar cookies were shared with all the neighbors during the holidays.

Bernetta passed away peacefully on Monday, August 22, 2022, at the Gardens in Winsted, Minnesota, at the age of 92.

Blessed be her memory.

Bernetta is survived by her:
Son, Craig Glander and his wife, Nancy, of Hamburg, MN;
Daughters, Colleen O’Brien and her husband, Leonard, of Charles City, IA, Dana Mandelkow and her husband, Jeff, of Hutchinson, MN;
Grandchildren, Adam (Brenda) Glander, Ryan “RJ” (Brae) Glander, Joel (Kelli) Glander, Heather (Ryan) Benjamin, Megan (Derick) Delanty, Logan (Megan) O’Brien, Tyler (Emily) O’Brien, Zachary (Allison) Mandelkow, Carter (Mia) Mandelkow, Austin Mandelkow and his fiancé Kyla, Sydney Mandelkow and her special friend, Dominick;
Great-grandchildren, Jozlyn (Jake) Simons, Jared Glander, Natalie Glander, Molly Glander, Jayden Glander, Karson Glander, Grayson Benjamin, Evelyn Benjamin, Declan Delanty, Kaitlyn Delanty, Reagan Delanty, Aiden Delanty, Devony O’Brien, Drake O’Brien, Gus O’Brien, Leo O’Brien, Walker Mandelkow;
Great-great-grandchild, Mathias Simons;
Many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Bernetta is preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Emma; husband, Denis; Sisters, Laura (Clark), Gertrude (Bern), Marion (Everett), Dorothy (George), Betty (Art), Rose (Ed), Ruth (Dick); Brother, Bill (Helen).