Bernie Digman

Bernie Digman

December 07, 1936 - December 12, 2021

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Bernard C. “Bernie” Digman, 85, of Dubuque, Iowa, formerly of Platteville, Wisconsin, died on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 AM, Saturday, December 18, 2021 at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Platteville. Friends may call from 9:00 AM until time of the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hills and Dales Senior Lifetime Center Dubuque, 1011 Davis St., Dubuque, Iowa 52001. The Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville, is serving the family. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com

Bernie was born on December 7, 1936, in Cuba City, Wisconsin, son of Aloys and Helen (Wagner) Digman. He was united in marriage to Beverly S. Edge on June 1, 1957 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Platteville. She preceded him in death on March 25, 2015. He graduated from Platteville High School, class of 1955. He served in the in the National Guard from 1954-1958. Bernie worked at John Deere Dubuque Works for over 30 years. He enjoyed his daily 3 mile walk, attending Badger games, gardening and tending to his yard. He loved spending time with his family, following them in all of their activities.

Bernie is survived by his four children, Dan “Digger” (Marilyn) Digman of Fennimore, WI; Kathy (Jay) Clark of Rock Falls, IL; Doug (Robin) Digman of Dodgeville, WI; Jackie (Glenn) Biller of Lake Geneva, WI; fiance, Jean Heins of Dubuque, and her family, Ellen Reddies, Lawrence, KS; Richard Heins, Mt. Morris, IL; Dan Heins of Dubuque; Liz Heins of Dubuque; Jane (Gregg) White of Sun Prairie, WI; Steve (Heather) Heins of Dubuque; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren with two more on the way; one sister, Arlene Jones; sisters-in-law, Jan Digman, Kristine Digman, Carol Loeffelholz and Irena Edge; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bev, infant daughter, Tammy; parents; brothers, Gene, Elmer and Arnold; sisters-in-law, Darlene and Rosemary Digman; brothers-in-law, Robert Jones, Dale Edge and Andy Loeffelholz.

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ted klaas and family
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were so sorry to hear of bernies passing i got to know him from church at st marys u have our deepest sympathy and condolonces ur in our prayers god bless u all ted klaas and family
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Randy Edge
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Kathy, I wanted to tell you I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you and the whole family at this time.
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Jeremy and Missy Houtakker
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Jackie and Glenn & family, We are so sorry to hear about Bernie and want you to know we are thinking of you and wish you all comfort and love.
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Mary (Digman) Kolstad
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Dan, Kathy, Doug, Jackie and families, So sorry to hear the news about your Dad. May he rest in peace. So sorry we can't be there! God bless. Dave and Mary Kolstad family
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Mary (Digman) Kolstad
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Dan, Kathy, Doug, Jackie and families, So sorry to hear about your Dad. May he rest in peace. Wish we could be there! God bless. Dave and Mary Kolstad and family.
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Ryan & Jessica Murphy
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In Loving Memory of Bernie C. Digman, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. A Sympathy Gift of Grove of 100 Trees has been Planted In Loving Memory of Bernie C. Digman courtesy of Ryan & Jessica Murphy.

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