Bernard Kimman

Bernard "Bernie" Kimman, age 100, of Pierz, MN, passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at the Pierz Villa in Pierz. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 A.M. Saturday, January 5th at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Pierz, MN, with Fr. Ken Popp officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:00 - 10:30 A.M. Saturday at the church. Bernard "Bernie" Kimman was born April 18, 1912 in Clinton, Iowa to the late Frank and Elizabeth (Boehmer) Kimman. At an early age Bernie moved with his family to Parkston, South Dakota, where his parents established a dairy farm. His family then moved to Pierz, MN in 1915 where they purchased a 240 acre farm two miles east of Pierz, MN. Bernie was the fifth child of 12. He attended District #147 Country School which was located directly across the road from the family's home. After he graduated from school at the age of 16, he returned to the family and worked on the farm. Bernie moved to Rose Court Assisted Living in Pierz in 2000 and into the Pierz Villa in 2008. Bernie enjoyed fishing, gardening and playing cards especially smear. Bernie was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Pierz, MN. Left to cherish his memory are his sister, Theresa Fischer of Pierz, MN, nephews, nieces and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Bernie was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Elizabeth (Boehmer) Kimman; siblings, Arnold Kimman, Regina Kimman, Clara Wolf, Lawrence Kimman, Frank Kimman, Henry Kimman, Edward Kimman, Herman Kimman, Loretta Fischer and Nick Kimman. Casket Bearers will be: Alvin Kimman, Paul Kimman, Jamie Fischer, Mark Kimman, Neal Kimman, Jeremy Virnig. Emblom-Brenny Funeral Service in Pierz, MN. "Cherishing Memories and Celebrating Life"