Berdine Kirkey, 86, of Graceville, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020, at her home.
A private family funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov., 28, 2020 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Graceville. Burial will be at a later date at Consolidated Cemetery in Graceville. While attendance is private, her memorial service will be available to view at www.mundwilerfuneralhome.net.
Berdine Hulda (Heuer) Kirkey was born on July 28, 1934, in Graceville, MN. She was the daughter of Edward G. and Hulda (Altoff) Heuer. Berdine grew up with her parents and two brothers on a farm in the Johnson, MN area.
She was united in marriage with Charles “Clem” Kirkey on June 27, 1953, at St. Barnabus Catholic Church in Barry, MN. They built their life together in the Barry, MN area and were blessed with three children: Steven, Robert and Patricia.
Berdine devoted her life to her marriage and her three children that God had blessed them with. She helped manage their farm just south of Barry and later worked as a bookkeeper alongside Clem at the Barry elevator. Berdine’s caring heart led her to a CNA position at Grace Home in Graceville, MN. where she spent many years caring for the residents there. She retired from Grace Home to stay home and care for her husband until his passing on May 1, 2013. Berdine continued to reside in Graceville.
Left to cherish her memory are her three children: Steve (Sandy) Kirkey of Brookings, SD; Rob Kirkey and Pam of Austin, TX; and Patty Kirkey of Ortonville, MN; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Doris Heuer of Minneapolis, MN.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Edward and Hulda; her husband, Clem; and two brothers: Edward Heuer, and Roger (and wife, Shirley) Heuer; and niece, Sharon Steinbeck. To send an online condolences, visit www.mundwilerfuneralhome.net.
