Bernard “Bernie” Schlosser

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.
Condolences may be made online at www.rhielfuneralhome.com.