Bernell L. Anderson

Bernell L. Anderson, age 96, of Storm Lake, Iowa, died Monday, May 4, 2009 at Methodist Manor Retirement Community in Storm Lake. Funeral services for Mrs. Anderson will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2009 at Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. Burial will be in Storm Lake Cemetery. There will be no visitation. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. Those who wish to send online messages of condolence to the family may do so via the funeral home website: www.fratzkejensen.com Bernell Lucille Gustafson was born August 23, 1912 in Buena Vista County, Iowa, the daughter of Charles G. and Esther O. (Benberg) Gustafson. She lived her entire life in Buena Vista County with the exception of the years from 1936â€”1947 when she was living in California. Bernell was baptized as an infant and later confirmed as a youth at the Center Grove Evangelical Free Church in rural Alta, Iowa. She graduated from Fairview High School in rural Alta. On February 18, 1933, Bernell was united in marriage to Vernon B. Anderson in Storm Lake. The couple was blessed with a son, Dennis. Bernell and Vernon farmed north of Storm Lake. Bernell was an active partner and worked very hard in their farming operation. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Rembrandt, Iowa for many years, where she also belonged to the United Methodist Women. When Vernon and Bernell retired and moved into Storm Lake, Bernell transferred her church membership to the Storm Lake United Methodist Church. Bernell was a talented crafter who loved to paint. Bernell was also an avid bowler who enjoyed competing in bowling tournaments. She and Vernon loved to travel with their travel trailer and wintered many years in Texas. Bernellâ€™s family was always her priority and she treasured the time she spent with her husband, son and his family. Her kind and caring ways will be deeply missed. Left to cherish her memory are her son, Dennis Anderson and his wife, Vicki, of Storm Lake; her grandchildren: Jeffry Anderson, Michelle Sullivan, Angelique Anderson, and Amanda Anderson; her great-grandchildren: Alicia, Charlotte, Haley, Emily, and Ashlee; one brother, Floyd Gustafson of Storm Lake; extended family and friends. Bernell was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Vernon; her brothers: Leonard and Bernie Gustafson; and her sister, Frieda Brandt.

Bernell L. Anderson

August 23, 1912 - May 4, 2009