Daniel Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Betty Anne Bakke

May 19, 1923 – June 9, 2019

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at St. Benedict’s Senior Community Center Chapel for Betty Anne Bakke, age 96, of St. Cloud who passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at Quiet Oaks Hospice House in St. Augusta. Reverend Stephen Beauclair, OSB will officiate. Burial will take place in Assumption Cemetery in St. Cloud.

Family and friends may call one hour prior to services on Saturday at the chapel in St. Cloud. Arrangements are with the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud.

Betty was born on May 19, 1923 in McVille, ND to Francis and Elizabeth (Bartholome) Lippert. She worked for several years as a bookkeeper for Ralston Purina in Minneapolis.  Betty married Gene S. Bakke on November 12, 1945 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Devils Lake, ND. Betty was involved in St. Stephen’s Mission Group, Holly Ball, May Bowl, Catholic Charities, and St. Paul’s Alter Society.

Betty will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed watching her children and grandchildren play sports, Big Band Music, dancing, playing bridge with her lady friends, lake vacations, her North Dakota roots, Sioux hockey, the Vikings, Twins, and the Cleveland Indians.

She is survived by her children, Jeffrey (Susan) of East Grand Forks, Gregory (JoNell) of Grand Forks, ND, Patricia of St. Cloud, Randall (Shannon) of Bismarck, ND, Mary (Joseph) Heinen of St. Cloud; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gene; one infant great grandson; four brothers; one sister; and one infant brother.

The family would like to extend a Special Thank You to the Staff and Volunteers of Benedict Court, Benedict Homes and the Quiet Oaks Hospice House for the wonderful care and loving kindness given to our mother.


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Dear Family,
You know of my love and prayers as Betty Anne is now united with Gene.
I worked for 13 years on the administrative team with Gene and that meant connecting with the family in many and various ways. You have been faithful children and I have enjoyed connecting with Betty and Patty at the Center. An honor to be part of your circle of many friends. Love and prayers from the Sisters of St. Benedict as your family has kept the Benedictine spirit alive at St. Cloud Hospital and the Center. Our support. S. Colleen

Betty and I had a special bond. I only knew her a short time and she will be missed by so many. Love and prayers to the family for God’s perfect peace.

Services

Schedule Details

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at St. Benedict’s Senior Community Center Chapel for Betty Anne Bakke, age 96, of St. Cloud who passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at Quiet Oaks Hospice House in St. Augusta. Reverend Stephen Beauclair, OSB will officiate. Burial will take place in Assumption Cemetery in St. Cloud.

Family and friends may call one hour prior to services on Saturday at the chapel in St. Cloud. Arrangements are with the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud.