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Obituary of Bernadine Durrenberger

Bernadine A. Durrenberger, 95, of Sun City, AZ passed away April 26, 2020. Bernadine was born on November 30, 1924 to Joseph and Bernadine (Randall) Stiegel in Little Falls, Minnesota. Bernadine graduated from the University of Minnesota. In 1971, she and her husband, Robert W. Durrenberger moved to Arizona. She enjoyed playing golf with her husband and playing bridge; she was a Duplicate Bridge Master.

In 2012, Bernadine was predeceased by her husband of 66 years, Robert; she is also predeceased by her son Dan Durrenberger. Bernadine is survived by her daughter Mary Ann (Mike) Marasco; her grandchildren Amy (Patrick) Armstrong, Kristen (William) Gowen-MacDonald, and Dylan Maraso; her great-grandchildren Emily and Taylor Armstrong, and Claire and Zoe Gowen-MacDonald; her sister Phyllis Weigel and her brother John Stiegel; as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, and due to the hardship many families may be experiencing in these uncertain times, the family has requested donations be made to your local food bank. To send condolences to Bernadine's family please visit www.SunlandMemorial.com.

Arizona Republic, Phoenix, Arizona, March 29, 2009

Daniel J. Durrenberger. Arizona lost a major television innovator and consummate communicator when Daniel J. Durrenberger passed away on March 26, 2009, after a long battle with liver disease caused by a genetic blood disorder. Dan was born in Los Angeles, CA on February 26, 1952. He graduated from Chaminade High School in l970 and then went on to be a graduate of ASU with a bachelor's degree in marketing and an MBA in management.

Dan worked for KAET TV Channel 8 for nearly 20 years, moving up in responsibility from producer to station manager. Dan was the founder of Channel 8's popular live public affairs program, "Horizon." He was also responsible for several Arizona and national broadcasting "firsts' at Channel 8 during his tenure: 170 hours of the nation's first live gubernatorial impeachment trial in the impeachment of Arizona Governor Evan Mecham; the first national broadcast of the surgical replacements of a human hip and a human knee; the first broadcast of oral arguments before a state supreme court; the first live broadcast of Halley's Comet, which was part of a 70-part astronomy series from the Kitt Peak National Observatory; the live broadcast of open heart surgery conducted by renowned heart surgeon Ted Dietrich; and the first televised symposium on AIDS-related issues. Many leaders in the television and film industry today got their starts at Channel 8 under Dan's tutelage. A Tempe resident, Dan also spent much of his life in community service to his state and his city.

Dan contributed extensive service to the Tempe Board of Adjustment, Arizona Supreme Court Commission on Judicial Performance Review, Tempe Neighborhoods Tomorrow Task Force, Maricopa Association of Governments Blue Ribbon Committee on Urban Growth and its 2025 Visioning Committee and Tempe's Industrial Development Authority. He chaired more than 400 public hearings on zoning-related issues in Tempe. For many years Dan was a prolific columnist for The Arizona Republic and he was the author of two books: Tempe's Neighborhood Association Handbook: Organizing for Success and Tempe's Board and Commission Members Handbook. He also contributed to Tempe's Neighborhood Nuisance and Enhancement Ordinance and the city's Rental Housing Code. In 1995, Dan joined Flatt & Associates, Ltd, Public Relations and Public Affairs, as vice-president of client services, where he served until the end of his life.

Dan was recognized with many awards during his career, including recognition from the American and Maricopa County Bar Associations, the National Commendation Award from the American Women in Radio and Television, recognition from the International Film and Television Festival of New York, Rocky Mountain Emmy Awards, a Freedom of Information Award from the British Medical Association and multiple awards from the Phoenix Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America.

Dan is survived by his parents, Robert and Bernadine Durrenberger of Sun City, Arizona; sister Mary Ann Marasco and husband Michael; nieces Amy Armstrong and husband Patrick; and Kristen Daukulis. He will be greatly missed by his family and all those whose lives he touched. Dan was laid to rest at a private memorial ceremony that was conducted by Messinger Mortuaries and lovingly overseen by Paul Messinger, Dan's dearest and most treasured client.

For those who loved or would like to remember Dan, in lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower Street, Phoenix, AZ 85014 or Friends of Channel 8, ASU, Tempe, AZ 85287 .

Obituary of Joseph A. Stiegel
Little Falls Transcript, Little Falls, Minnesota

Joseph A. Stiegel, 66, 515 SE 2nd St., died Tuesday in St. Gabriel's Hospital. He was born March 15, 1898, in Perham, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Stiegel. Until his retirement he had been in the grocery business for many years. He was a member of Knights of Columbus Council 1804, a past member of the Lions Club for 26 years, a past member of St. Gabriel's Hospital Advisory Board, and a past president of the Chamber of Commerece.


Surviving him are his widow, Bernadine N. (Randall) Stiegel; two sons and two daughters: Joseph R., N. St. Paul; John F., St. Cloud; Mrs. Robert (Bernadine) Durrenberger, Northridge, CA.; and Mrs. Richard (Phyllis) Weigel, Little Falls. There are two brothers and three sisters: Leonard and Jacob, Detroit, MI.; Mrs. John Belka, Perham; Mrs. Lawrence Janski, Little Falls, and Mrs. S. V. Evans, Santa Cruz, CA.; also 13 grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Friday in St. Mary's Church, with Rt. Rev. Msgr. T. Leo Keaveny celebrating the Solemn Requiem High Mass. Buriel will be in Calvary Cemetery. Vistation hours in the Simonet Funeral Home will begin at 2 p.m. Thursday. The parish will pray the Office of the Dead together at 8 p.m., and the Daughters of Isabella will pray the Rosary at 8:30 p.m. Thursday.

Obituary of Bernadine Randall
Morrison County Record, Little Falls, MN, May 20, 1985

MRS. BERNADINE (BUNNY) STIEGEL

Mrs. Bernadine (Bunny) Stiegel, age 83, a resident of Little Falls, died May 9 at St. Gabriel's Hospital in Little Falls.

Bernadine (Bunny) Stiegel was born May 7, 1902 in Little Falls to the late Mr. and Mrs. Phil and Nora Randall.

Survivors include sons, Joseph R. (Pete) of Little Falls, MN., John F. of St. Cloud, MN., daughters, Mrs. Robert (Bernadine) Durrenberger of Phoenix, AZ., Mrs. Richard (Phyllis) Weigel of Little Falls, MN., brothers Walter and Anthony (Tony) Randall of Little Falls; sisters, Marie Reily and Ramona Randall, both of Little Falls; 16 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Phil and Nora Randall, her husband, Joseph A. Stiegel and two brothers and one sister.

Funeral services were held May 14 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Little Falls with Rev. Alvin Quade officiating. Burial was in the Calvary Cemetery in Little Falls.