Ferne I. Hendrickson

   Ferne I. Hendrickson, age 87, of Remer, MN went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 1, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.

   Ferne was born in 1935 to Chester and Leona Jones in Montevideo, MN. She attended Benson High School then moved to Remer in 1950. Ferne and Donald Hendrickson were united in marriage on August 29, 1953, in Remer, where they made their home. Ferne and Donald raised their three children and ran a small hobby farm. 

   Ferne was a “Jill of all trades”, working on whatever was needed on the farm or motel. She co/owned and operated the Remer Motel for 7 years, she worked as a dental assistant, and at the Remer Drug Store for many years. She enjoyed crocheting and sewing and loved Christmas time. She was an amazing baker and will be fondly remembered for her wonderful bread and pies. Ferne loved making large dinners on Sundays for her family and friends. She was an avid deer hunter, fisher woman and went to great lengths to make each birthday special for her family. 

   Ferne is preceded in death by her parents; infant daughter, Susan; and siblings, Neva Lewis, Robert Jones, Clarice Tanberg, Linda Henslee, Florence Lien; and sister-in-law, Fay (Bill) Sjoblom.

   She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Donald; children, Linda (Gary) Nicklason of Nevis, MN, David (Pam) Hendrickson of Remer, Cheryl (David) Wolf of Watford City, ND; sisters, Sharon Brierly, Debra Battleson, Lily Jones; brothers, Chester (Georgia), Richard (Diane), Stanley, David (Debbie) Jones; Sister-in- Law Marilyn (Dwight) Lindberg; 10 grandchildren; and 17 great grandchildren.

   Visitation will be Saturday, October 8, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church, Remer followed by the 11:00 a.m. funeral service. Pastors Al Hendrickson and Tim Balfanz will be co-officiating. Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery, Remer.

   Arrangements are with the Rowe Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Grand Rapids, MN. To sign the online guestbook or send condolences visit www.rowefuneralhomeandcrematory.com.