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JANET BERNDT Obituary

JANET (GRAFT) BERNDT, 61, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2017, after a brief struggle with cancer. Born Jan. 2, 1956, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Della (Stemm ler) Graft. Janet was known for her passion for helping God's special children and her love of plants, animals, crafts, soap making, and much more. She was a trusted mentor to many and will be deeply missed. Janet is survived by her husband, Jeff Berndt; sons, Matthew Berndt and Nathan (Britny) Berndt; brother, Ralph (Marilyn) Graft; sister, JoAnn (Chris) Berning; and a number of other relatives and close friends. She was preceded in death by daughter, Nora Bernd; and son, Karl Berndt. Memorial service is 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 22, 2017, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 800 Green St., New Haven (IN 46774), with calling one hour prior. The family requests gifts to be given to Allen County 4-H Club, 4001 Crescent Ave., Fort Wayne, IN 46815 or Bethesda Lutheran Communities, 3948 New Vision Drive Suite A, Fort Wayne, IN 46845.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Apr. 16, 2017.

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Sharon Schmidt Brooks

June 8, 2017

Sorry to here of her passing. I was one of her best friends at Central
Lutheran. Loved her!

Charles Jacoby

April 23, 2017

Jeff - The MN/WI Jacoby Family was very sorry to hear about your loss of Janet recently. Bob Hamm informed us. Please accept my sincere condolences. I know how you feel because it has only been 16 months since I lost Aunt Doris, love of my life for 67 years,
Our best to your family. Uncle Chuck
PS Renewed driver license, don't go back till I turn 98!

Sherry Ganczak

April 22, 2017

Janet and I were really good friends in school. She was a faithful friend and everyone liked her. She had a big, quick smile and a great laugh. She cared so deeply for her family. As life went on, we didn't see each other as much, but when we did, she was the type friend that you could start right where you left off the last time. She faced all her difficulties in life with much grace and strength. I so sorry that I didn't get to say "good bye " . I will miss you Janet.

Sandy Dowler

April 21, 2017

Janet was a great lady and will be missed. She was always willing to help out in any way. My condolences to the family.

Lindsay Fink

April 19, 2017

Met her many years ago through 4-H. So very knowledgeable, caring, and loving of all God's creations. What an immense loss to her many families!! Rest in peace and have fun being reunited with Nora and Karl!!!

Savannah

April 18, 2017

I had the pleasure of meeting Janet very shortly before she left for her first procedure. Very kind, she will be missed.

Cindy Wils-Graham

April 18, 2017

Janet was my best friend in high school & was in my wedding. Even though our lives took us in different directions, I never forgot her. I wish that we would've had more time together! She was SUCH a special person, and will be greatly missed. RIP Janet

Martha Ferguson

April 18, 2017

My condolences to the family and to all of those who called her friend. She was a gifted mentor. When I was selling plants next to her at the Farmers Market, she would listen and, if I got stuck, I would look at her and only then would she chime in. She will be so missed.

Maggie McCreary

April 18, 2017

You will be missed. :'(

nancy parker

April 18, 2017

Couldnt have had a better friend. Loved her like a sister. Miss her .

Steven Buckles

April 17, 2017

I had the pleasure of getting to know Janet during the past couple years. She is a person that you wanted to be like. She will be missed.

Lititia Hatcher Roque

April 16, 2017

She will be missed.

Paula

April 16, 2017

Janet was a blessing to those who knew her. My condolences to those who loved her.

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