Bernadine was born November 14, 1911, at JoDavis Township, MN, the daughter of John and Mary (Arndt) Swingdoff. She was raised and educated in Guckeen where she attended schools. Bernadine lived in the Guckeen area until 1960 when she moved to Blue Earth. She was a homemaker and spent many years caring for her parents and brother, John. She was an animal lover and had many pets on the family farm. She was also a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Blue Earth. Bernadine is survived by her nephew, DeWayne (Noreen) Hannaman of Mankato, 2 grandnephews an 8 great grand nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, John and Richard Swingdoff and a sister, Leona Hannaman.