Berns, Jerald R. 1927-2006
BERNS, ZAPF, NIELAND
Posted By: Mary Cameron (email)
Date: 12/11/2007 at 17:19:56
Jerald R. Berns, 79, died Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006, at Guttenberg Municipal Hospital.
Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 23, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Garnavillo, with the Rev. Marvin Bries officiating. Interment was at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Garnavillo.
Jerald R. Berns was born the son of Arthur and Evelyn (Zapt) Berns, Hildebrand, Lynch, March 30, 1927, in Garnavillo. Jerald attended St. Joseph's Catholic School and farmed for many years. He enjoyed playing cards, gardening, fishing; and collecting things.
He is survived by his two brothers: Robert (Angeline) Berns and Joseph Hildebrand, both of Garnavillo; three nieces: Teresa Graham of Randolph, Minn.; Mary Drahn of Farmersburg, and Kim (Mike) Alexander of Clermont; four nephews: Dennis (Tina) Nieland of Tama, Donnie Nieland of Monona, Dean (Sherry) Nieland of McGregor, and David (Felicia) Nieland of Cedar Falls; 24 great-nieces and nephews and four great-great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and his twin sister, Adele Nieland.
Casket bearers were Teresa Graham, Mary Drahn, Kim Alexander, Dennis Nieland, Donnie Nieland, Dean Nieland, David Nieland. Arrangements were handled by Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 207 S. 1st, Guttenberg, Iowa.
Condolences may be sent to wwwtueckeallvn.com
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