Bernard Erdmann Obituary
We bid farewell to Bernard Erdmann (Le Mars, Iowa), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 23, 2024 at the age of 90. Bernard touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Bernard Erdmann to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Erdmann and Rose Erdmann (Kusser); his wife Arlene Erdmann; his grandchildren, Mick Anthony, Joseph Dean Oetken and Samantha Jo Erdmann; his great grandchild Elijah Jon Baker; his son-in-law Scott Langel; his sisters, Betty Erdmann, Rosemary Robinette (Arnold) and Marcella Nemmers (Marvin); and his brother-in-law Gordon Schmitz.
He is survived by: his children, Michael Erdmann (Diane) of Omaha, NE, Rose Marie Anthony (Mike) of Le Mars, Dave Erdmann (Angie) of Le Mars, Julie Langel of Le Mars, Mary Hentges (Nick) of Chicago, IL, Ann Wilken (Keith) of Le Mars, Kathy Oetken (Todd) of Le Mars, John Erdmann (Lisa) of Moville, IA and Paul Erdmann (Jana) of Sioux City, IA; his grandchildren, Dr. Nathaniel Erdmann (Mitzy) of Birmingham, AL, Melissa Opitz (Manu) of Berlin, Shannon Becker (Jim) of Des Moines, IA, Curt Anthony of Le Mars, Katie Morris (Ryan) of Le Mars, Nikki Conger (Tommy) of Le Mars, Jessica Dirksen (Ryan) of Minneapolis, MN, Dr. Adam Erdmann (Maggie) of Le Mars, Eric Langel (Lesli) of Chicago, IL, Joseph Langel (Maren) of Rochester, MN, James Langel (BreAnne) of Littleton, CO, Staci Baker (JJ) of Minneapolis, MN, Brandon Langel (Rachel) of Le Mars, Tera Shea (Kevin) of Coralville, IA, John Hentges (Claire) of Santa Monica, CA, David Hentges of Chicago, IL, Molly Hentges of Chicago, IL, Sarah Patton (Blake) of Rochester, MN, Katie Wilken of Le Mars, Tyler Oetken, Seth Oetken (Bri) of Sheldon, IA, Riley Oetken of Le Mars, Ben Erdmann (Hope) of Sioux City, IA, Blake Erdmann (Paytin) of Sioux City, IA, Kayla Foelske (Kyle) of Akron, IA, Luke Erdmann of Ames, IA, Leah Erdmann of Sioux City, IA, Jake Erdmann of Sioux City, IA and Scott Erdmann of Sioux City, Iowa; and his sisters, Sister Rosalie Erdmann of Chicago, IL, Marie Schmitz of Le Mars, IA and Pat Kolhoff (Paul) of Round Rock, TX. He is also survived by 43 great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and other extended relatives.
Expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family through http://www.rexwinkelfh.com.. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Gehlen Catholic Schools or O'Toole Park Splash Pad.
