Berna Dean Slattery, 94, of Dixon, passed away Monday, April 8, 2024.
She was born June 2, 1929, a daughter of Rolley Herman and Agnes Irman (Boelter) Miller in Verdigre, Neb.
She was baptized July 7, 1929, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Venus, Neb., and was confirmed Jan. 23, 1944, at Christ Lutheran Church, O’Neill, Neb.
Berna was united in marriage to Earl Raymond Slattery, March 9, 1952, at the Lutheran parsonage, O’Neill, Neb.
After Earl’s retirement, they made their home in Dixon, before moving back to O’Neill, Neb. in 1984, and after Earl’s passing, Berna moved back to Dixon in Sept. of 1992.
Berna worked for the Army quartermaster in Africa; Buster Brown Shoe Company, Dixon; worked with the Head Start program in O’Neill, Neb.; and served as a school health nurse aide at Fort Leonard Wood Schools. Berna was a den mother for the Boy Scouts and Brownie leader for Girl Scouts while living in Africa; an auxiliary member of the Retired Officers Association; and lifetime member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 93, O’Neill, Neb. and the American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 4238, Dixon.
Berna was preceded in death by parents, Rolley and Agnes; husband, Earl; daughter, Dianna Rollins; son, Bruce Slattery; brothers, Freddie Miller and an infant brother; and sisters, Ruth Jenson, Beulah Kruse, and three infant sisters.
She is survived by daughters, Julie Wilson (Sammy) of Dixon, and Debbie Slattery of Montreal; three grandchildren; one great-grandson; and brother, Glen of Nebraska.
Berna will be laid to rest in O’Neill, Neb.
Arrangements entrusted to Birmingham-Martin Funeral Home, Dixon.
