Oral M. Bjorem Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

1931-2019 Oral M. Bjorem, age 88, passed away peacefully at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico with his loving family next to him on Saturday, March 16, 2019. He was born in 1931 in Ada, Minnesota to Sam and Hilda Bjorem. He was an active member of Valley Lutheran Church in Tome, New Mexico. He served in the Korean War where he was decorated with the Occupational Medal and National Defense Service Medal. Oral also was active with the VFW. Following his service, he worked at IT&T in communications then moved to Bosque Farms, New Mexico where he retired from US West communications. He was known as a dependable, hardworking, and intelligent employee. Oral had a passion for riding Harley Davidson Motorcycles. He owned several Harleys throughout his life and he rode well into his early 80s. Every winter he would RV along with his loving dogs travelling everywhere from Alaska to New York and throughout the United States. He is survived by his son, and Daughter-in-law, Jeramy and Charlene Bjorem of Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is also survived by his Sister, Verna Wilson of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota and his Brother Dale Bjorem of Moorhead, Minnesota and all of his loving nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held Friday, March 22, 2019 at Romero Funeral Home Chapel, 609 North Main Belen, NM beginning with a visitation at 6:00 p.m. and a rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Worship Services with communion will be held on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at Valley Lutheran Church at 3259 NM 47 Los Lunas, NM at 9:00 a.m. Other Funeral Services will be held at the Fredrickson Funeral Home in Ada, Minnesota at 700 E. Thorpe Ada, Minnesota. Interment will take place at Hegne Cemetery in Ada Minnesota. For further information contact Romero Funeral Home Please sign Oral’s online tribute at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St. Belen, NM

Oral M. Bjorem

January 16, 1931 - March 16, 2019