Robert M. BERNER

1922 - 2016

News Death Notice

BERNER Robert M. Of Washington Township, born June 15, 1922 to Mary E. and Carl T. Berner of Oakwood, passed away on January 27, 2016 at Hospice of Dayton. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy L. Berner; son, Robert B. Berner, daughter-in-law, Laura K. Berner and grandson, Robert M. Berner, II of Washington Township; and daughter, Elizabeth B. Moore, son-in-law, Christopher Moore and grandson, Conor E. Moore of Gahanna, Ohio. He is also survived by his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Jo and Jack Rouhier of St. Mary's, Ohio and their children and families. He was preceded in death by his brother, Donald T. Berner. Bob graduated from Oakwood High School in 1940 and from the University of Dayton in 1947. He served in the United States Army for 3 years during World War II. While he was in the army, he also attended Washington & Lee University. After graduating from the University of Dayton, he completed an executive graduate business school program at the University of Michigan. Bob began his career at NCR in 1947 as a market research analyst. He headed NCR's newly formed worldwide Real Estate Division from 1974 until his retirement in 1989. Concurrently, Bob was President of the NCR Employees' Benefit Association and President of the NCR Country Club for 14 years. The 1969 PGA Championship was held at the NCR Country Club during Bob's presidency. Bob was active in the community, including serving as: Vice President and Trustee of the Junior Chamber of Commerce; Chairman of the Montgomery County Community Chest Fund Campaign; Golf Commissioner for the City of Dayton; and a member of the Research Advisory Committee of the Dayton Chamber of Commerce. Bob was a long time member of St. John's Lutheran Church, the Dayton Bicycle Club and Sycamore Creek Country Club. Bob was an avid golfer for 80 years; he played varsity golf for the University of Dayton and regularly shot his age since 1996. Bob also loved photography, trains, and traveling the world. Most important, Bob was a gentleman and a devoted husband and father; he especially enjoyed his two grandsons. Pastor Jonathon Moyers will officiate the memorial service at the Woodland Cemetery Mausoleum, on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 12:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Woodland Arboretum Foundation or St. John's Lutheran Church, Dayton. The family would also like to thank the wonderful and caring staff in the Advanced Care Unit at Miami Valley Hospital, Bethany Village/Graceworks Rehab Unit and Hospice of Dayton. Arrangements completed by TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME-Far Hills Chapel.