Fern Bjorge Tupper

Fern Bjorge Tupper, 94, of Fort Wayne, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2011 at Woodview Health Care. She was born August 22, 1916 in Nore Township, Minn. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Bemidji State University. She dedicated 34 years of her life to educating young students. Her church meant a lot to her. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. Her hobbies included gardening and her flowers. She enjoyed the nature and sports of Minn. She is survived by her daughter, Lynne (Russ) Felderman, of Fort Wayne, son, Nolan Bjorge, of Minnetonka, Minn.; grandchildren, Mindy (Craig) Mathison, Ryan (Allison) Harris, Kim Brenn and Kara Kuettner, all of Fort Wayne; step children, Pearl, Charlie and Lou; several step grandchildren and several great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Tilton Bjorge and second husband, Ralph Tupper. Services will be held in Minn. Local arrangements by Klaehn, Fahl and Melton, Wayne St. Chapel, 420 W. Wayne St. The family would like to thank the staff of Woodview Health Care and Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home for their loving care of Fern during her stay at the home. Preferred memorials to Hope Lutheran Church, 12236 3rd St. Northome, Minn. 56661 www.klaehnfahlmelton.com