Bernard “Bernie” Audette, age 66, of Cambridge died unexpectedly on September 20, 2021, at Cambridge Medical Center. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 AM on
Saturday, October 16th at Christ the King Catholic Church in Cambridge with a memorial visitation on Friday, October 15th from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Strike Life Tributes in Cambridge and also one hour prior to the service at church on Saturday.
Bernard “Bernie” Pierre Audette was born August 14, 1955, in Crookston, Minnesota to Lester and Leah (Normandin) Audette. He graduated from Crookston High School in 1973. On May 20, 1977, Bernie married Patty Hermann in Georgetown, Minnesota. They made their home in several places before they settled in Cambridge in 1989. Bernie worked in retail most of his life and retired from Northbound Liquor in 2020. He was active in the community and known and loved for his fun personality, jokes, and genuine character. Bernie enjoyed watching his kid’s sporting events as they grew up, following professional sports, golfing, and especially spending time with his grandchildren.
Bernie died unexpectedly on September 20, 2021, at Cambridge Medical Center at the age of 66 years, 1 month, and 6 days. He was preceded in death by his parents; infant sister, Mary; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Andrew and Rose Hermann; and sisters-in-law, Karen Hermann, and Rose Hermann.
Bernie will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Patty; sons, Jason (Valerie) Audette, and Justin Audette (Bethani); brother, Francis (Monika) Audette; sister, Marie (Bob) Lee; 6 grandchildren, Mya, Connor, Jack, Eli, Axel, and Isabelle; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Jerry (Linda) Hermann, Mary (Ernie) Normandin, Mike (Sheila) Hermann, Chuck (Shari) Hermann, Billy (Mary) Hermann, Tom Hermann, Barb (Mark) Thompson, Jean (Deon) Walton, and Richard (Lisa) Hermann; and by many other relatives and friends.
