It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Richard Douglas Bjerke Sr. of Lumberton, Texas, who passed away on November 29, 2022, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard Douglas Bjerke Sr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his mother Gertrude Votaw; his siblings, Roger Hoffman and Pam Jean Hughes; and his brothers-in-law, Frankie Friemel and Roy Rau.

He is survived by : his wife Phyllis; his father Edwin Votaw; his children, Karron Bjerke-Swartz, Pamela Foretich and Richard "Rick" Bjerke Jr. (Gretchen); his grandchildren, Jake Nelson, Brooke Bjerke, Rhonda Morgan Nelson, Paige Ruiz, Truitt Bjerke, Zoe Bjerke, Piper Bjerke and Kellie Bjerke; his great grandchildren, Dax, Brody and Celine; and his siblings, Charlotte Rau, Ginger Friemel, Lisa Moellenberndt (Frank), Sherry Huebel (Ronnie) and Charles Hoffman (Barbara). He is also survived by nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, Virginia 22116-7023, or an organization of your choice.

Suggested donation : American Diabetes Association

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Broussard's Mortuary