Beatrice L Loppnow

Beatrice L. "Grandma B" (Grams) Loppnow, 82, of St. Charles, died Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems--St. Mary's Campus. Beatrice was born on December 30, 1936 to Elmer and Nettie (Saterdalen) Grams in Grand Meadow, MN. Beatrice graduated from Stewartville high school and began working at Mayo for 42 years before retiring on December 31, 1998. She married Bernie Loppnow on June 21, 1959 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Racine, MN. Bea was devoted in her faith and service to God and Berea Moravian Church where she was a member and volunteered. She was a loving, caring, and giving grandma to everyone she knew. Her family was the most important thing in her life and she shared her love with all her family, especially the babies. Bea loved to give whether it be her love, her help, or prayers.
Bea is survived by her loving husband, Bernie; children, Todd (Kim) Loppnow, Jodie (Gary) Heim; grandchildren, Adam Loppnow, Allissa (Ridge "Porch") Erdmann, John (Jaynah Speltz) Heim. She is preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Harriet Haack.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Berea Moravian Church in rural St. Charles, with visitation starting at 9:30 a.m. Burial will be held at Berea Moravian Cemetery.
Memorial may be directed to the church (12730 Cty Rd 39, St. Charles, MN 55987). Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service is assisting the family.