Audrey J. Serie, age 80, died on Sunday, October 3, 2021, at the Fairview Care Center in Dodge Center.
Audrey Jean Serie, the daughter of Willis and Florence (Zeller) Miller, was born on November 27, 1940 in Milton Township, Dodge County. She grew up near West Concord and attended country school in Berne. She later graduated from West Concord High School and continued her education at the Minnesota School of Business in Minneapolis. She worked at the IDS center. On April 27, 1963, she was married to Larry Serie in Mantorville. They both worked in both Chicago and Kansas City, for Hartford Ins. They moved back to Berne where she raised her children on the family farm. Audrey was an active member of Zwingli United Church of Christ, serving on several committees and helping with Swiss Fest. She enjoyed Nascar, watching football, drinking Pepsi and having snacks. Bugles and Cheez Whiz were among her favorites. She also enjoyed having coffee and creating relationships with her neighbors in Berne. Audrey especially loved her family and rarely missed any of her children and grandchildren's events.
She is survived by her children Michael (Kim) Serie of Mantorville and Lesa Serie of West Concord, grandchildren Kayla (Jordan) Kaehler, Brady Serie and Jacob Lund, and great grandson Laine Kaehler. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Larry Serie, and a brother Garth Miller. The family wants to thank the staff at Fairview Care Center for their wonderful care.
Family and friends may gather at the Michaelson Funeral Home in West Concord from 4PM until 7PM on Friday, October 15, 2021. A private family service will be held at another time.