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Gerhard BERBNER Obituary

BERBNER - Gerhard F. November 28, 2016, beloved husband of Magda (nee Ott) Berbner; loving father of Fred (Janice) Berbner, Iris (Robert) Brady and Diane (Larry) Wojtan; dear Opa of Matthew, Thomas, Shannon (Daniel), Sarah, Mary, Alyssa (Michael) and Laura (Jason); cherished great-grandfather "Opa" of Madison, Leah, Hailey, Lilyana and Finn; predeceased by three brothers and four sisters; also survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday at 11 AM at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 900 Maryvale Dr., Cheektowaga. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Gerhard was past president and a longtime member of the Bavarian Singers and the German-American Society. Arrangements by the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOMES, INC. Online condolences may be shared at www.TheDietrichFuneralHome.com

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Published by Buffalo News on Nov. 30, 2016.

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December 1, 2016

Dear Magda and Family!i am sorry to hear of Gerhards passing,please except my sincere Sympathy.

norman (mike) mikolajczak

December 1, 2016

he is with my lovely jeanette now and all is calm and peaceful, you have my deepest sympathy and love, gerhard is with GOD now and comfortable. god bless.

Mary Kestel

December 1, 2016

Dear Iris and family, Deepest sympathies to you and your whole family for the passing of your dad. He lived a long and beautiful life. I know you have many wonderful memories of him. Peace and Love, Mary Kestel

Albert & Becky Hemming

November 30, 2016

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

gerd &doris koedel

November 30, 2016

dear berbner family dear magda so very sorry to hear of gerhards passing .our heartfeld condolences. he was always a good friend & paratrooper also bisone

Paul & Nancy Dowdall

November 30, 2016

Magda and Family, we are sorry to hear of Gerhards passing. We sure liked the stories he would tell at camp and have missed you both not being there. So sorry for your loss He was a Good Man

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