David O. Bie

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Bie, David O. age 96, of Waukon, IA formerly of Edina, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2023. Born August 11, 1926 at home in Minneapolis, MN, the son of Ole and Nilsine Bie. He attended Roosevelt High School and the U of M. In August of 1952, Dave married Phyllis "Boots" Booton and was a longtime employee of the MTC. Phyllis passed away in August of 1971. Dave married Ella Huber in September of 1973 and enjoyed traveling in his retirement. Ella passed away after a long illness in 2004. He befriended Wilhamine Huber until her death in 2013. Survivors include daughters, Andrea Bie (Brian) Carstens, of Waterville, IA; JoAnne Bie-Veit, of Decorah, IA and Elisabeth (Vince) Underwood, of Northfield, MN; grandchildren, Paul Winchell, Andy (Liz) Winchell, Mike Veit, Steve Carstens and Nick (Raelen) Carstens; great-grandchildren, Owen and Jamie Winchell and Ben and Ted Winchell, and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, Phyllis; second wife Ella and friend, Wilhamine. Also brothers, Wally (Viv) Bie and Ralph (Edna) Bie; sisters, Marg (Frank) Scott, Al (John) Botko and Bergie (Ernie) Kramer; nephew, Willy (Bev) Botko and niece, Carole (Phil) Sonnenberg. Gathering of family and friends Thursday, July 13, at 11:00 AM at Morris Nilsen Chapel, 6527 Portland Ave. S., Richfield. Interment at later date at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials to Winneshiek Medical Center Hospice, Decorah, IA or Good Samaritan Society, Waukon, IA Morris Nilsen Chapel 612-869-3226 morrisnilsen.com

Published on July 9, 2023