Berner, Fr. Michael B. (1960 - 2025)

BERNER, EDWARDS, BACKHAUS, WELLS

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 1/15/2026 at 15:26:44

Name of deceased: Michael B. Berner

Aged: 65 yrs, 3 mo, 2 days

Residence: Council Bluffs, IA

Born: Jan. 9, 1960; Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, IA

Died: April 11, 2025; Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, IA

Funeral services: Mass of Christian Burial: Wednesday, April 23, 2025; St. Patrick Catholic Church, Council Bluffs, IA; burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery, Council Bluffs, IA

Survived by: Mother, Joan Berner (nee Edwards) of Council Bluffs, IA; siblings, Charles Berner of Council Bluffs, IA, Terry Berner of Chicago, IL, Katie (spouse, Chris) Backhaus of Omaha, NE, Amy Berner of Chicago, IL, and Andy Berner of Council Bluffs, IA; nieces, Lisa Wells and Erin Backhaus; nephews, Eric Berner, Conor Backhaus, Colin Backhaus, and Spencer Berner; great-nephew, Kitt; great-niece, Maisie; uncles, Robert (spouse, Cecilia) Berner in CT, and Denny (spouse, Ruth) Berner of Minden, IA; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Father, Dr. Charles R. Berner, DDS (deceased 2011)

Education: Graduated from St. Albert High School, Council Bluffs, IA, in 1978. He earned a bachelor’s degree in theology from Creighton University, Omaha, NE, in 1982 and a master’s degree in theology from University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN, in 1985. Fr. Mike was ordained into the priesthood Diocese of Des Moines, IA in 1986.

Religious affiliation: Catholic

Military service: no information provided

Marriage: n/a

Employment: After his ordination, he served Iowa parishes in Creston/Afton/Lenox, Audubon/Exira, Earling/Defiance, Logan/Missouri Valley, Corpus Christi in Council Bluffs and Griswold/Reno. After retiring, Fr. Mike moved to Council Bluffs, IA, where he was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.

Hobbies/Interests: no information provided

Sources: harlanonline.com