William J. Berndt

Berndt, William J. Age 91, passed away peacefully in Louisville, KY, surrounded by loved ones, on February 28, 2013. Bill was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on August 2, 1921 to Eleonora and William, where he met and married his high school sweetheart, Betty Barsch. He was a veteran of World War II, where he served in the U.S. Navy in the Asiatic Pacific Campaign as a Carpenter's Lieutenant. Upon returning to the states, he worked at Seisel Construction Company, taking great pride in the many hospitals and college facilities he built throughout the Milwaukee area until his retirement in 1983. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Betty Berndt, daughters Beth Wiegand of Louisville, KY and Bonnie Moakley (Mike) of Battle Creek, MI, grandchildren Elissa Morsovillo (Michael), Amanda Yetman (Chris), Joseph Wiegand (Sarah), Megan Merrill (Bobby), Claire Wiegand, Kelly and Michael Moakley, Abigail Serbu, and great-granddaughter, Marisa Morsovillo. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jack, and his beloved daughter, Barbara Serbu (Steve). Bill is reunited with his golf foursome, Gordy, Wally, and Bob for eternal rounds in paradise. He took great joy in fishing and vacationing in Florida with his friends. In his free time, Bill loved tinkering and hand crafts, skillfully carving many cherished duck decoys. He was an avid fan of Packers football and Brewers baseball. Visitation for Bill will be at Harder Funeral Home, 18700 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield, WI, on Thursday, March 7 from 4 PM to 6 PM. Mass of Christian burial will be at noon on Friday at St. Dominic Catholic Church 18255 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield, WI. Entombment will be Saturday at 11:00 AM at St. Joseph's Cemetery, S22W22890 Broadway, Waukesha, WI Expressions of sympathy may be made to The American Cancer Society in memory of his daughter Barb or to The American Legion to honor and support fellow veterans.