Bernice Adeline (Zimpel) Blanchard of Hinckley, Minnesota passed away at the age of 79 on October 25th, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Filby and Senja (Jackman) Zimpel; brothers, Bernard, Donald; sister, Patricia.

She is survived by her children, Retta (Jim) Schirmer, Jon and Patrick (Troy) Oetterer; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters, Katherine Beier and Jeane Eggert; as well as, many nieces, nephews and cousins.

She will be missed by her family, classmates and many friends.