Bernard “Bernie” Schlosser, age 86 of Durand, died March 28, 2015 at his winter home in Mission, Texas.

Bernie was born on September 6, 1928 in Eau Galle. He was the son of Frank and Henrietta (Webb) Schlosser. Bernie grew up in the Eau Galle area and attended school in Eau Galle. He worked for several years at the Phillips 66 station in Durand. Bernie married Beatrice “Bea” Ableidinger on May 22, 1951 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Durand. After marriage, Bernie and Bea resided in Durand and Bernie took a job at the Pepin County Highway Department. Bernie worked for Pepin County for 31 years retiring in 1993. In retirement, Bernie volunteered with the Pepin County Senior Center in Durand. For the last 20 years, Bernie and Bea have been “Winter Texans” in Mission, TX.

Bernie enjoyed roller skating, he went to 11 parades every summer to skate in the parades and took a car full of grandchildren and their friends every Saturday night to go skating. He could fix pretty much everything, he was always good for a story and he loved to work in his garden.

Bernie is survived by his wife of 63 years, Bea, one son; Bruce (Sherry) of Eau Galle, three granddaughters; Shawna Stone of Colfax, Candi Schlosser and Jodi Schlosser, both of Menomonie, seven great grandchildren; MaKayla, Abby, Baley, Tia, Emma, Reese and Anissa, one great great granddaughter; Khloe, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and five sisters.

Prayer Services will be 7:00 PM Monday, April 20, 2015 at the Rhiel Funeral Home in Durand. Rev. Paul Bosco will officiate. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM until the time of services at the funeral home in Durand.

Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Durand, is serving the family.

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1. Jose Driscoll May 3, 2015, at 6:35pm

   Grandma.. I'm so sorry.. i have been trying to call for several weeks but the calls would go straight to vm.. now i know why.. my heart is broken.. I'm in tears.. i can't believe this.. please give me a call.. i send you my love.. your mexican grandson - joe

2. Candy April 19, 2015, at 11:00pm

   Prayers for your family.

3. Patti Blount April 17, 2015, at 5:01pm

   Sorry to hear about the passing of Bernie. He was a very nice guy to talk to at the Senior Center. He will be missed. Sympathy to the family during this difficult time.

4. Duane and Norma Solvie April 16, 2015, at 8:42pm

   We will miss Bernie and his fun sense of humor. He helped us with Duane's handicap scooter. Smart loving man.

5. Roselle M Schlosser April 15, 2015, at 2:22pm

   My sympathy to the family. As a young teenager I often rollerskated with Bernard when I was in the church group. He was very kind to me. Many years later he and his wife babysat my youngest brother and sister and they also enjoyed their time. And now I am married to Roger Schlosser, Jim's son. This truly is a wonderful family. Again, my sympathy for your loss. He was a very kind, gentle loving me to me and my family.

6. Dan and Diane Bauer April 15, 2015, at 10:05am

   We talked to Bernard about three times on the phone this winter. So hard to believe he is gone. Bernard was a man of many talents, an expert on anything mechanical or electrical. But even more important he was a good caring person, who loved his family, esp those grandkids and great grandkids. He will be so missed! Rest in peace, Bernard. We will miss you!

7. Jim Boigenzahn April 15, 2015, at 8:42am

   Sorry for your lost. I remember Bernie when we were young, he made us laugh and he was always fun to be around. You have our prayers.

8. John Judy parr April 13, 2015, at 7:49pm

   Our sympathy is with you

9. Dave and Kris Polzer April 13, 2015, at 2:49pm

   Beats, Bruce, Sherry and family,

   Sending our sincere sympathy to you all. So sad to hear of Bernie's passing.

   So great to visit with you folks last year at the shop.

   Thinking of you.

   Sincerely,
   Dave and Kris Polzer

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