It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John Bjerken of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, born in Mahnomen, Minnesota, who passed away on January 27, 2022, at the age of 77, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Julius Bjerken and Eleanor Bjerken (Walz); his wife Judith Hasz; his mother-in-law Evelyn Opgrand; his brother Benedict Bjerken (Virginia); his siblings-in-law, Kathy Eggen and John Tracy; his nephew Brian Bjerken; his great-niece Abigail Winter; and his great-nephew Tyler Borgen.

He is survived by : his children, Brent Bjerken (Mary Beth) of San Antonio, TX, Terrance Bjerken (Charlene) of Tampa, FL and Carmen Hines (Colin) of Kansas City, MO; his grandchildren, Jordan, Abigail, Rose Bjerken, Jacqueline, Jonathan, Jessica Bjerken, Emily Singer and Levi Hines; his close friend Ruthie Rystad; and his siblings, Dennis Bjerken (Shirley) of Moorhead, MN and Deloris Winter (Ron).

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society.

Suggested donation : American Cancer Society

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Anderson Family Funeral Homes