Deacon Bernard “Bernie” Dols, ordained in 1987, died April 25 at the age of 90. The Marine Corps veteran taught drafting and building construction estimating for 30 years at Dunwoody Institute (now Dunwoody College of Technology) in Minneapolis. He was also a clown for the Aqua Jesters Clown Club, entertaining people in Aquatennial parades and children’s hospitals.
He began his ministry at Our Lady of Victory in Minneapolis, where he served from 1987 until 1992. From there, he ministered at St. Joseph the Worker in Maple Grove (1992-1993), St. Vincent de Paul in Osseo (1993-1997), St. Timothy in Blaine (1997- 2001) and St. Gerard Majella in Brooklyn Park (2001-2005). He retired from active ministry in 2005.
He is survived by his three children, three grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Beverly.
Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. May 1 at Evans-Nordby Funeral Home in Osseo. A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. May 2 at St. Gerard Majella.
