Bernard Junior Elseth, 86, of Crookston, MN passed away at his home surrounded by family on Thursday November 27, 2025.

Bernard was born to Benhard and Minnie Nelson Elseth on April 1, 1939 in Thief River Falls, MN. He graduated from New Folden High School in 1957. On June 7, 1962 he married Bonnie Larson Wegge. From this union, Bernard and Bonnie were blessed with two children: Tiffany Nichole on January 28, 1972 and Jason Bernard on November 18, 1973. Bernard and Bonnie would enjoy 39 years of marriage. Bernard owned Standard Service Station in Thief River Falls before moving to Crookston in 1969. This would begin a life of entrepreneurship for Bernard. Bernard started the drive-in movie theater in Crookston that many families would enjoy for years. He would also own Hall Alten Shoes, American Family, and Top of the Town. Bernard also earned his Master Electrician Certification and became the Master Electrician for the University of Minnesota Crookston. On January 9, 2022, he married Jean Marie Demarais Shulz at Trinity Lutheran Church in Crookston.

Bernard is preceded in death by his parents, Benhard and Minnie Elseth; siblings, Lester (Senora) Elseth, Basil (Della) Elseth, Harlan (Verna) Elseth, Loraile (Ken) Swenson, Marcie (Leonard) Swanson, Jerry (Carole) Elseth.

He is survived by his children, Tiffany Fee, Jason Elseth, Shawn Larson Elseth Regan; grandchildren, Alyssa (Paul) Fee Juhnke, Blake Fee, Macy Fee, Carter Fee, Brandon Elseth, Chase Elseth, Patrick (Kari) Regan, Elizabeth (Tony) Dyrdahl, Nathan (Whitney) Regan, Matthew (Mark) Regan-Hayes.

Bernard's family will celebrate his life with a memorial service on Saturday December 6, 2025 at 2:00 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church in Crookston. Visitation will begin at 1:00.