rned to Hormel Foods to be their Credit Manager in Ottumwa, IA for nine years. He also worked in the Hormel Corporate Office for a short time. Once again feeling a call to the ministry but having joined the Lutheran Church with his family, Bernard attended Wartburg Theological Seminary in Dubuque, IA from 1985-1989. He served parishes in IA, IL, and MN until his retirement. Bernard loved the Lord, his family, and tennis. He had unbelievable stamina on the tennis court and an everlasting empathy toward people! Survivors include his wife, Barbara, two daughters, Kristin (Jonathan) Ide of Johnston, IA, Susan (Neil) Grant of Des Moines, IA, and one son, Joseph (Wendy) Daiker of Cedarville, MI plus seven grandchildren, Audrey Ide, Daniel Ide, Maren Grant, Jackson Grant, Simon Grant, Grace Daiker, and Nevaeh Daiker. Also surviving are three siblings, Robert (Harriet) Daiker of Perham, MN, Mary (Stephen) Nelson of Rochester, MN, and Susanne Nelson of Austin, MN. He was preceded in death by his parents, his stepfather (James Nesler), his older sister (Lois Svedine), and his brother-in-law (Steven Nelson). Memorials can be made in Bernard's name to: Prince of Peace Lutheran Church of Des Moines, IA or the Hospice Care Department of the VA Central Iowa Health Care System in Des Moines, IA. To send flowers or a remembrance gift to the family of Rev. Bernard Daiker, please visit our Tribute Store. To read the full obituary, please click here: http://www.ilesfuneralhomes.com/obituary/Rev.-Bernard-F-Daiker/Johnston-IA/1843120