Bessie Bulthuis Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Bessie Bulthuis (Clara City, Minnesota), born in Breda, Iowa, who passed away on August 6, 2020, at the age of 96, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Bessie Bulthuis or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Ralph Gerdes and Elizabeth Gerdes (Tebben); her husband Elmer Bulthuis; her grandson Derek Elmer Andresen; and her siblings, Ruby Mulder and Elmer Gerdes.

She is survived by: her children, Sharon Wieberdink (Arvid) of Willmar, Gary Bulthuis (Judy) of Mankato, Roger Bulthuis (Karen) of Clara City, Norma Olson (Daryll) of Oakdale, Erma Andresen (Marlyn) of Clara City, Jolene Steffen (Scott) of Carver and Terry Bulthuis (Kristie) of Hudson, WI; her grandchildren, Byron Wieberdink (Deb), Dalen Wieberdink (Karen), Kevin Wieberdink (Belinda), Brent Wieberdink, Christie Bulthuis, Aaron Bulthuis (Laura), Melissa Bulthuis, Steven Bulthuis (Andrea), Kyle Bulthuis (Jeri), Justin Bulthuis (Omni), Todd Bulthuis, Jeff Olson (Tina), Shereen Anderson, Shawn Olson (Kathy), Colleen Somnis (Jeremy), Bridget Meyer, Gretchen Jeseritz, Chris Andresen (Stacy), Jennifer Spinks (Sean), Michel Rempel (Jeff), Darci Steffen, Lindsey Larson (Clint), Brittany Hagen (Dustin) and Ben Chell (Natalie); and her brother James Gerdes (Emily) of Owatonna. She is also survived by 49 great grandchildren; 8 great great grandchildren.