Berdine Alme

Stoughton - Berdine Mae (Anderson) Alme, age 85, passed away peacefully at Agrace HospiceCare on Sunday, April 17, 2016. She was born at home in the Town of Dunkirk on April 28, 1930, to Carl and Louise (Spilde) Anderson. She grew up on the family farm and graduated from the Stoughton High School. On March 19, 1950, Berdine married Edgar Alme and together they farmed in the Town of Dunkirk.
As a life-long member of First Lutheran Church in Stoughton, she served on Alter Guild and Women of the Church and was a member of Circle #20. Berdine also served more than 45 years as a poll worker and on the planning commission in the Town of Dunkirk.
Berdine enjoyed many years of golfing with her friends at Coachman's on the ladies league. More recently, she volunteered at the Stoughton Hospital Gift Shop.
Edgar and Berdine valued their many friendships during their 47 years of marriage including the card club they belonged to for as long as they were married. Berdine continued to be involved with the group until her health declined.
Berdine is survived by her children, Sharon (Warren) Luehring, Dale (Kathy) Alme, James (Lori) Alme, Judy (Mark) Rosenbaum and Jeffrey (Lisa) Alme; grandchildren, Michael (Tracey) Luehring, Brett (Ann) Alme, Scott (Amanda) Alme, Ashley Alme, Amy (Daniel) Loughridge, Sarah (Mike) Luedke, Brian (Leslie) Alme and Kelly (Joe) Steinhofer and six great-grandchildren. She is furthered survived by a sister-in-law, Marion Gjertson, a brother-in-law Melvin Alme and many nieces and nephews.
Berdine was predeceased by her parents; husband, Edgar; brothers, Clifford, Obert (infant); and sisters, Claudine Anderson, Dorothy Spilde, and Edna Kleven.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, April 25, 2016 at First Lutheran Church, 310 E. Washington Street, Stoughton, with Rev. Richard Halom officiating. Burial will follow in Lutheran Cemetery South. Friends and relatives are invited to a luncheon, following the burial, in the church fellowship hall. Visitation will be held from 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at Cress Funeral Home in Stoughton, and from 10:00 AM until the time of services Monday at church.

Memorials may be given in Berdine's name to First Lutheran Church, Agrace HospiceCare or a charity of your choice.
Berdine dedicated her life to her family, creating a loving and nurturing home. Mom, your love is the heart and soul of our family. We will miss your apple pie, homemade applesauce and cinnamon sugar pie crust. We know that you are at peace now, dancing with dad in heaven.

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Cress Funeral Service
206 W. Prospect Street
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 873-9244