Bernice Arlyne Schlinger passed away Oct. 8, 2017, in her 95th year in Edmonds, Washington.

She was born in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, on June 19, 1922, but lived most of her adult life in Austin, Minnesota. Bernice was a gifted seamstress, her one true passion. Victor and she made many road travels across the entire nation covering all 50 states except Hawaii.

Survivors include son, Richard (Dick) Schlinger; daughter, Shannon Schlinger; sister, Patricia Seavoy; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family including four grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren from son, Richard Schlinger.

Bernice was predeceased by her husband of 67 years, Victor Schlinger; her parents; and seven siblings.