Agnetta Buckman

Buckman Agnetta (Bergsgaard) Buckman, of Roseville, died February 20 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born January 30, 1921 in Heimdal, ND. Preceded in death by parents, Otto and Nella Bergsgaard and brothers, Lloyd, Randall and Woodrow. Survived by beloved husband of 54 years, Donald W.; son, Ronald (PJ); daughters, Donna (Dennis) Daniels, Bette (Stuart) Braem, and Candace Buckman; five granddaughters; three step-grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Educated in the North Dakota school system. Moved to St. Paul and married Don, a colleague in the First Bank System, where she worked as an executive secretary. Raised four children; active in PTA; avid golfer and bowler. Active member of Bethel Lutheran Church for over 45 years and served in many vital capacities there. Ever intelligent, witty, inventive, proud of her Norwegian heritage, with a constant twinkle in her eye. Special thanks to staff at The Pillars Hospice. Visitation 10 am Saturday, Feb. 23; services 11 am; both at Bethel Lutheran Church, 670 Wheelock Pkwy. Memorials preferred to Bethel Lutheran Church.

Published on February 22, 2002