Elsie Haler

Elsie Bierman was born on March 4, 1935, in St. James, the daughter of George and Elizabeth (Ayres) Bierman. Elsie grew up in St. James, was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran, graduated from St. James High School in 1953. On February 12, 1955, Elsie was united in marriage to Wilfred "Mike" Haler. The couple made their home mostly in the Grogan area where they raised their daughters, Barbara and Debra. The couple farmed until their retirement. Elsie was a lifelong member of First Lutheran Church, she was active in numerous committees, funeral, finance, and church bazaar. She and Mike also enjoyed travelling and fishing trips with the grandchildren to Canada. She loved her garden, Elsie always had a large garden full of fruits, vegetables and beautiful flowers. She also enjoyed tending to her home including mowing the lawn and blowing snow in the winter. Elsie loved spending time with her daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her daughters, Barbara Steve Hulke of Courtland, Debra Dale Peters of Winthrop, sister, Elaine Bodin of Alexandria, grandchildren; Brent Andria Hulke, Heidi Patrick Tatro, Shawn Peters and special friend Kelly, Kelly Lori Peters, great-grandchildren; Hannah, Reid, Alivia, Anna, Eve and Zach. She is preceded in death by her husband, parents and a brother Larry. First Visitation 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Tuesday, December 30, 2014 Sturm Funeral Home, St. James Chapel 906 - 10th Ave. S. St. James, Minnesota, United States 56081 Second Visitation 9:30 am - 10:30 am Wednesday, December 31, 2014 First Lutheran Church, St. James 716 6th Ave. S. Saint James, Minnesota, United States 56081 Service Information 10:30 am Wednesday, December 31, 2014 First Lutheran Church, St. James 716 6th Ave. S. Saint James, Minnesota, United States 56081 Interment Information Mt. Hope Cemetery, St. James S. CR 27 St. James, Minnesota, United States