Bernice A. Bielinski

August 15, 1936 - October 22, 2018

Bernice A. Bielinski of Salem, Missouri passed away October 22, 2018 in Rolla, Missouri at the age of 82. She was born August 15, 1936 in Hammond, Indiana to the late William H. and Berniece (Johnson) Brune. Bernice was united in marriage to the late Michael Bielinski on August 31, 1955 and to this union six children were born. Bernice knew the key to life long friendships, in which she became family and mother to many. She loved dancing Polka's. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend to many and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Bernice is survived by her two daughters, Joy Schmit and husband Daniel of Salem, Missouri, Cheryl Fain and husband Rick of Salem, Missouri; grandchildren, Aubrey Schmit, Micael Schmit, Adam Bielinski, Timothy Fain, Brittany Fain; great-grandchildren, Brelynn, Nathan, Matthew, Emma, Micah, Ruthie; nephew, Earl; nieces, Ulita and Ursula; a host of extended family and many friends. Bernice is preceded in death by her parents; William & Berneice Brune, husband Michael Bielinski, infant sons, Michael, Mark, James, infant daughter Janet, grandson Zach Bielinski. Funeral services for Bernice A. Bielinski will be held 11:00AM Friday, October 26, 2018 at the Salem Chapel of the James & Gahr Mortuary with pastor Timothy Fain officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be Daniel Schmit, Rick Fain, Sam Flynn, Micael Schmit, and Tim Fain. A visitation for family and friends will be held Thursday, October 25, 2018 from 5PM - 7PM at the Chapel. Interment will be held in the Cedar Grove Cemetery in Salem, Missouri. For online condolences please visit www.jamesgahrmortuary.com