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1917 - 2007
Age: 90
BERNER, George D.
North M-40 Highway
Paw Paw
George passed away Saturday morning, December 22, 2007 at his home. He was born May 22, 1917 in Oshtemo the son of the late Carl and Corabel (Soules) Berner. He was a veteran of World War II in the European Theater serving in the 8th Air Force on a B-17 as a bombardier for 28 missions. He owned and operated “Our Acres Bait Shop” on M-40 in Paw Paw for 53 years. George was united in marriage on January 6, 1946 in Paw Paw to Esther “Tootie” Norman who preceded him in death on June 26, 2001. He was also preceded in death by a son Thomas Berner. Surviving are a son, David (Pat) Berner of Paw Paw; two daughters, Peggy Coulson of Paw Paw and Julie Pryor of Paw Paw; many grandchildren, many many great grandchildren, and many great-great-grandchildren. Friends will be received Wednesday 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the ADAMS Funeral Home, Paw Paw where funeral services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m. with Pastor John Hill officiating. Interment will follow in Austin Cemetery, Waverly Township with military honors. |
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There are currently 5 condolences.
George Koppers
GK1968@AOL.COM
Saturday January 5, 2008 at
7:03 PM
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Julie and family. I was saddened to see that your father has passed away I have great memories of him and the old bait shop he sure did live up to his sign open 24hrs. He will be missed by many. I am sorry. George
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Michael Huizinga
Wednesday January 2, 2008 at
9:15 AM
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Sorry for the loss... He is a famous person in all of southwest Michigan, and as a friend of his grandson.. I know he is going to be deeply missed.
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Jack E. Berner
beaallison@comcast.net
Saturday December 29, 2007 at
12:45 PM
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Sorry I was unable to attend the funeral or viewing as I was out of town. David and I were First Cousins. Hope to hear from some of his children and grandchildren.
Jack E. Berner
beaallison@comcast.net
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Patricia Dawn Bigelow Starr
mockingbird589@msn.com
Tuesday December 25, 2007 at
2:00 PM
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We are so sorry to hear about your dad. He will be greatly missed. With Sympathy
Alan & Pat Starr
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379th Bomb Group WWII Association
Monday December 24, 2007 at
3:33 PM
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On behalf of the 379th Bomb Group WWII Association, I wish to extend to you and your family our condolences in your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers for comfort during this most difficult time. We, too, have lost a great friend.
With deepest sympathy,
Mary Hart
Secretary
379th BGA
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