Elizabeth M. Biermann, 96, of St. Charles, Minn., passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020.
Elizabeth Marie Wehrenberg was born on September 21, 1924, in Chatfield, Minn., to Herbert and Bertha (Spitzer) Wehrenberg. She was raised and went to school in the rural Chatfield area. While attending a local football game with friends, she met the love of her life, Clifford Biermann. They were united in marriage on September 4, 1946. They began their farming life and family in the Chatfield area. Later they moved to Clifford’s home farm in Troy, Minn., where they farmed together for many years. Elizabeth was a pro at washing the milk machine equipment every morning, baking homemade breads and donuts, quilting, and sewing the family’s clothing. She loved playing 500 cards and old time dances with neighbors and friends. Elizabeth was a member of our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Eyota, delivered Meals on Wheels, was a 4-H leader, sewed quilts for Bundles of Love, and loved putting jigsaw puzzles together.
Elizabeth is survived by four children: Kathryn (James) Brinkman, Karen (Jerry) Dee, Karol (Matt) Fisch, and Thomas; four grandchildren: Jason Brinkman, Jennifer Gusa, Kelsie Martin, and Kassandra Fisch: and five great-grandchildren, Jameson, Bo, and Daxton Brinkman, and Laney and Landon Gusa.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, parents, and a sister, Marie Miller.
Due to COVID-19, there will be a private family service for Elizabeth on Wednesday, October 21 at 10:30 a.m. A public live stream will be broadcast at www.oneroomstreaming.com/view/authorise.php?k=160306858781657.
Burial will be in the Saratoga Cemetery. The family would prefer memorials directed to Seasons Hospice in Rochester, Minn. Memorial cards for Elizabeth can be mailed to Hoff Funeral Home C/O Elizabeth Biermann family, at PO Box 576, St. Charles, Minn. 55972.
The family would like to acknowledge the Whitewater Health Service staff and Seasons Hospice for their loving care. Hoff Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.