Willis “Bill” Berndt
Friday, October 2, 1931
Date of Death:
Monday, December 28, 2015
Age:
84 years old
Friday, October 2, 1931
Date of Death:
Monday, December 28, 2015
Age:
84 years old
Friday, October 2, 1931
Date of Death:
Monday, December 28, 2015
Age:
84 years old
Willis “Bill” Berndt
Willis “Bill” Berndt, age 84, passed away on December 28, 2015 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Marys Campus.
Willis Maynard Berndt was born on October 2, 1931 in Rochester to John and Fern Berndt. He attended Rochester High School and married Shirley Krier at St. John’s Catholic Church on June 29, 1953. Bill was a self employed insurance agent in Rochester and was well respected for his trustworthiness. He was actively involved in the Knights of Columbus and the Eagles Club in Rochester.
He is survived by his wife Shirley of Rochester, his daughter Tamra (James) Neal of TN, sons Ron of Rochester, Timothy (Mary Beth) of St. Paul, Rick (Pam) of Rochester, nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, his brother Milo Berndt of Rochester his sister Joy (Ronald) Ford of Mesa AZ, and his sister-in-law Charlotte Nelson of Rochester.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Robert “Bob”, John Jr., Ralph, sister-in-laws Phyllis and Lorraine.
The Funeral Mass for Bill will be at 11:00AM on Thursday, December 31, 2015 at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Rochester officiated by Father Paul Nelson. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the Mass. Burial of Bill’s ashes will be in Calvary Cemetery Rochester.
Macken Funeral Home is handling the arrangements and online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of Willis “Bill” Berndt has received the following condolences.
I would like to express my condolences to the Bill Berndt family. Bill was a wonderful person to work with and I so appreciate all he did for Jerry and I.
Respectfully,
Lincoln Henry
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
Tim and Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Tim, your dad was a great guy and though I had not seen him in many years I have fond memories of his presence during high school. I'm sure we were responsible for some of his gray hair!
Shirley and family. We are real sorry for your loss of your husband, father and grandfather and great grandfather and friend. your family are in our prayers.
Pat and Dick Wilker and family
Bill was a good friend and I will miss him. I will recall some good times. My condolences to his family.
My deepest sympathy to Shirley and all of Bill's family. I'm proud to say that Bill was a good friend of mine. He was a great help to me. My mother is Genevieve Threinen who passed away a little over two years ago . Peace be with you, Steve Threinen
Dear Tim and family,
I grieve with you, Tim in the passing of your father. It is a difficult time for your family and friends.
Know that I am thinking of you.
Keep in touch and let me know how you are doing, please.
Libby Stinson
Your Dad was a great guy--someone who always greeted kids or adults with a warm and kind hello. My thoughts and prayers are with all of the Berndt family on your loss a a wonderful man.
Ron, our deepest sympathy to you and your family during this time of loss. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Our deepest sympathy to all of you. It's hard to be so far away when people you love pass away-we wish we were there to support all of you. He was a great man and will be sorely missed. Sending our love,prayers, and support . Dave and Jan Healy and Family