Bonnie Jean White

BONNIE JEAN WHITE, age 78 of Waseca, died on the evening of Sunday, March 9, 2025 at her home in Waseca surrounded by her family.

Bonnie was born in Waseca on December 22, 1946, to parents Kenneth and Jean (Nock) Johnson. She graduated from Waseca High School with the class of 1964, then continued her education at Mankato State University. She was married to Stephan C. White on June 10, 1967. In the years that followed, Stephan served overseas in Vietnam and their family moved around as his position required. Bonnie was primarily a mother and homemaker, and she loved her time raising her three children and being involved in their lives as a Girl Scout leader, Sunday School teacher, and Confirmation Teacher. In addition, she did spend time working for the E.F. Johnson Company, Erickson’s Bakery, and Charlie’s Hardware at different points throughout her life. After Stephan passed away in 2002 Bonnie began a new chapter in her life with a loving companion, Douglas Prescher. She also became very involved with the Waseca American Legion Auxiliary, serving as a past president and past treasurer as well as in the parade marching squad, and assisting with the Legion food stand every summer at the Waseca County Free Fair. Bonnie enjoyed painting, sewing, needlepoint, reading, dancing, trips to the casino to play slots and Keno, and having fun with friends and family. She also treasured travel, especially wintering in Texas and going up north on fishing trips.

Bonnie is survived by her loving companion, Doug Prescher of Waseca; three children, Becky (Derek) Brewer of Waseca, Steven (Della) White of Plainfield, IL, and Kelly (Vaughn) Ihrke of Isanti; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two siblings, Linda Johnson of Waseca and David (Lisa) Johnson of Waseca; and Doug’s children, Brett (Rebecca) Prescher of Waseca, and Natalie Norris of Mound. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, William and Ella Nock; her paternal grandparents, Hans and Edith Johnson; her parents, Kenneth and Jean Johnson; her husband, Stephan White; several aunts and uncles; and one grandson, Alex Lozano.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 14, 2025 at Grace Lutheran Church in Waseca, with Rev. Jillene Gallatin officiating. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service at the church.  Interment will be held at a later date.