Bernard James Godeke

Bernard Bernie James Godeke was born on March 13, 1927 to Albert and Grada Borghuis Godeke in Mille Lacs County, MN. Bernie lived in Pease, Minnesota for 17 years and attended the District 26 schools. He moved to Hollandale in February of 1944. Bernie was united in marriage to Alice Mondeel on June 4, 1948 at the Hollandale Reformed Church. He was employed at Veldman Equipment in the service department and Ag Power Enterprises as service manager from 1954 - 1994. Bernie joined the Hollandale Reformed Church in 1947 where he served several terms as elder and deacon and taught Sunday school and Catechism classes. He was a Hollandale cadet counselor for a number of years. He was a member of and served as chairman of the board at the Hollandale Christian School. Bernie served on the Hollandale City Council for 4 terms as well. He enjoyed gardening, birding, metal and woodworking, and volunteer work at the Hollandale Christian School. Survivors include his wife, Alice; children, Carol Clay Winterboer of Carroll, IA, Don Anna Godeke of Hollandale, Elaine Galen Spain of Otisco, MN, Lyle Joan Godeke of Hollandale, Gail Larry Martell of Stillwater, MN; 11 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; sisters, Jean Nienoord of Albert Lea, and Frieda DeJong of Artesia, CA; brother, Bill Lois Godeke of Albert Lea; many nieces and nephews. Bernard was preceded in death by parents; grandson, Tim; 3 brothers and 3 sisters