Bertha Magdalene Numedahl was born on March 25, 1929 to Mabel (Hatlan) and Tollie Simonson on the family farm in the heart of the Kickapoo Valley, in Folsom Wisconsin. Bertha was baptized at Franklin Lutheran Church in Vernon County WI, and confirmed December 6th, 1942. Bertha and her siblings were all active with responsibilities and chores on their family farm. Bertha graduated from the 8th grade at Sherry School, and received her diploma from Readstown High School in 1947. While in high school, Bertha was active in choir and plays. She was in both the junior and senior class plays, and as a senior she played the role of Adelaide in the play �˜Johnny Get Your Girl'. She went on to Luther College in Decorah IA to become a teacher. Her first school was a one room country school house with all grades kindergarten through sixth grade as her classroom. While living in Decorah she became a member of Decorah Lutheran Church. While singing in the church choir she met the love of her life, Kenneth Numedahl. They were married on June 21st, 1953. Kenneth's job took them from Decorah to St Paul MN, where Bertha taught preschool. There they had their first child, Gary. Shortly after their daughter Laurie was born, the family moved to Sioux Falls SD. Bertha was active in the PTA (parent teacher association), was the captain of a women's winning dart ball team, and she was active in her church. She would say her greatest joy was being home caring for, enjoying, and loving her husband and children. They moved to Owatonna in 1972 where Bertha and Kenneth remained. Kenneth passed on to the Lord October 26, 2013 after a blessed 60 years together. Bertha lived in their home until January of 2015, when her health caused her to be hospitalized. Bertha entered the kingdom of God at Reflections Care Center in Northfield MN on Feb 2, 2015 meeting her Lord, and reuniting her with her beloved Ken. Bertha was known throughout her life as a woman of faith. She had Bible verses and words of encouragement written and placed all around her house to encourage and inspire her. She was an amazing baker and cook. She is quite famous for the noodles she made for her grandchildren, perfectly round Lefsa, and her potato salad for family reunions. She most treasured the time spent with her children and grandchildren. She attended their sporting and musical events until she was no longer able. Bertha is lovingly remembered by her family for being thoughtful and supportive. She would send letters, notes and cards regularly to her family to let them all know she was thinking about them, and loved them. The nurses at the end of her life consistently shared with family how gracious she was, and so sweet. Bertha is survived by her children, son Gary (Kristen) Numedahl of Tulsa, OK, and daughter Laurie (Paul) Meuwissen of Lonsdale, MN. Her grandchildren Joshua (Alyssa) Meuwissen of Minneapolis, MN, Lindsay Meuwissen of Sioux Falls, SD, Lauren Numedahl of Sioux Falls, SD, and Taylor Numedahl of Tacoma, WA. Also, her brother Tollie (Elaine) Simonson of Eastman, WI, and her Brother-in-law Carl Ceneskie of Atlanta, GA, and many loved nieces and nephews. Bertha is preceded in death by her beloved husband Kenneth, her sisters Myra Johnson and Ardella Ceneskie, and Brothers Tilman, Sidney, Burnie, and Norman Simonson. Blessed be their memory. Visitation will be at Michaelson Funeral Home on Friday, February 6, 2015 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and one hour prior to the service in the church. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 10:00 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church with The Reverend Todd Buegler officiating. Interment will be in the Calmer Lutheran Cemetery in Calmar, Iowa. Memorials are preferred to be sent to Reflections Care Suites in Northfield MN in Bertha's name, local hospice or cancer fund of the donor's choice, or Trinity Lutheran Church in Owatonna. Visitation: 02/06/2015 17:00 02/06/2015 20:00 Service: and one hour prior to the service in the church 02/07/2015 10:00