Dorothy A Bierne

Dorothy Ann Bierne, age 82, of Austin and formerly of North Mankato, died Saturday, January 23, 2010 at Austin Medical Center, Austin.

Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Mankato with Rev. Jay Dahlvang, officiating. Burial will be in Ft. Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m., Tuesday at Mankato Mortuary and will continue one hour before service at church on Wednesday.

Dorothy Ann Knutson was born March 18th, 1928 to Lewis S. and Agnes C. (Mortenson) Knutson in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She graduated from Patrick Henry High School at the age of 17, as she was moved ahead a grade. She attended Hamline University where she earned a Teacher's Certificate. She then taught a few years in the Milbank, South Dakota area. Dorothy was united in marriage to her husband of 52 years, Eugene P. Bierne on July 15, 1950 in Minneapolis. After marriage they moved to Mankato where their one son, David was born. When their son started school, Dorothy returned to college at Mankato State College and earned a BA degree in education. She taught first grade in the Mankato School System for many years. While teaching full time, she earned a Master's Degree in Elementary Education. Dorothy enjoyed reading, her family, and traveling. She and her husband enjoyed wintering in Florida. She was active in the Bend of the River Captain's Crew and had served as queen for one term.

Dorothy is survived by her son, Dr. David Bierne of Austin, MN; sister, Marlys (John) Paulson; grandson, Bryan Bierne; granddaughter, Kelly Bierne; great granddaughter, Emma Gorvin; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene in 2002; her parents, and one brother.

She will be missed.