Fr. Patrick A. Bernardy Rev. Fr. Patrick A. Bernardy, 83, of Niagara passed away Tuesday, Nov. 13 at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mi.
He was the seventh of nine children and a twin, born Jan. 11, 1929 in Menominee to the late Albert and Julia (O’Neill) Bernardy. He was raised on a farm in Walsh owned by his grandparents and run by his father. He grew up in a close knit, loving family, learning the discipline of hard work and the love of sharing Christian principles.
When he was in his late teens he found work in local shipyards, but in 1950, while selling typewriters with his brother-in-law in Waterloo, Iowa, he decided to become a priest. During his seminary years he found summer work in the paper mill in Marinette.
He entered Jordan Seminary in Menominee in September of 1950 for a two-year preparatory training and then transferred to the Green Bay Diocesan Minor Seminary in St. Nazianz. After two years he was sent to St. John Seminary in Collegeville, Minn. for his philosophy and theology training and was ordained at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral by Bishop Stanislaus V. Bona on June 11, 1960. The next day he said his first Mass at his home parish, Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Marinette.
After ordination he served the Lord in the Manitowoc, New London and Green Bay areas as an assistant and was assigned as pastor to St. Anthony Church, Oconto Falls in 1971, serving the people there until July of 1979, at which time he accepted the position of pastor at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Niagara, where he served for almost 20 years.
One of his greatest joys was the building of the new Maryhill Manor in Niagara. Sr. Mary Francis and Fr. Patrick realized a new dwelling was needed when the old hotel no longer met the Wisconsin codes and remodeling the old building was not an option. With support from the local people, the Diocese, and the Government, their dream came true. Today, the new Maryhill is serving the community with excellent care and an enthusiastic staff. Fr. Patrick was still serving as a Senior Priest doing what he could for clients, staff and volunteers at Maryhill.
He is survived by a brother, Francis “Johnny” Bernardy of Marinette; two sisters, Joyce Meschar of Louisville, Ky. and Betty Ann Edlebeck of Wausaukee and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents,he was preceded in death by three brothers, Albert, Harold and Raymond Bernardy and two sisters, Irene Dal Santo and his twin, Patricia Elmer.
Visitation was held on Monday, Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Niagara, with the Funeral Liturgy celebrated at 11. Most Reverend Robert F. Morneau, Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Green Bay and Most Reverend Robert J. Banks, Retired Bishop of the Diocese of Green Bay officiated with Rev. Matthew Settle as homilist with other priests of the Diocese of Green Bay concelebrating. Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery, Walsh. The family chose Jacobs Funeral Home, Niagara Chapel to honor his Legacy of Life.
Recent stories, opinions and photos
| Issue Date |
Department |
Headline |
| 06-12-2013 | Front Page |
NEW UNITS
|
| 06-12-2013 | Front Page |
Federal Court Rules Flag Was Okay
|
| 06-12-2013 | Front Page |
Jail Inspection Says Maintenance Needed
|
| 06-12-2013 | Front Page |
Goodman Father, Son Cited In Marijuana Bust
|
| 06-12-2013 | Front Page |
County Continues Discussion On Coroner, Elderly Services
|
| 06-12-2013 | Sports |
Wickman Repeats As MVP
|
| 06-12-2013 | Sports |
Tough Start For Marinette Legion
|
| 06-12-2013 | Sports |
Pitching Gem Gives Redbirds 2-0 Record
|
| 06-12-2013 | Sports |
Wausaukee Makes Way To State Baseball Meet
|
| 06-12-2013 | Perspectives |
From our readers
|
| 06-12-2013 | Perspectives |
Tales from the old-timer
|
| 06-12-2013 | Perspectives |
Country Cousin
|
| 06-12-2013 | News |
Self Defense Law Topic of Meeting
|
| 06-12-2013 | News |
OWI Unit To Porterfield
|
| 06-12-2013 | News |
Yard Sale For Scholarships
|
| 06-12-2013 | News |
On Dean’s List
|
| 06-12-2013 | Community - Wausaukee |
Big Diggers at Wausaukee Library
|
| 06-12-2013 | Community - Wausaukee |
Wausaukee Parade Events on July 6
|
| 06-12-2013 | Community - Wausaukee |
Legion Council At Silver Cliff
|
| 06-12-2013 | Community - Wausaukee |
Lions to Clean HWY 180 June 15
|
| 06-12-2013 | Community - Crivitz |
Church Unit Sale June 20-21
|
| 06-12-2013 | Community - Crivitz |
Crivitz Playground Work Day June 23
|
| 06-12-2013 | Community - Crivitz |
Fly Flag June 14
|
| 06-12-2013 | Community - Crivitz |
Gospel Music at Living Waters Church
|
| 06-12-2013 | Community - Coleman |
Timeless Restorations Car Show is June 29
|
| 06-12-2013 | Community - Coleman |
Yard Sale For Scholarships
|
| 06-12-2013 | Community - Coleman |
Resignation of Principal on School Board Agenda
|
| 06-12-2013 | Community - Coleman |
Pantry To Give Food in Pound
|
| 06-12-2013 | Obituaries |
Eugene M. Yuma
|
| 06-12-2013 | Obituaries |
Matthew T. Wisniewski
|
| 06-12-2013 | Obituaries |
Claude A. Wilcox
|
| 06-12-2013 | Obituaries |
Boston Z. Walters
|
| 06-12-2013 | Obituaries |
Thadeaus Sopkowicz
|
| 06-12-2013 | Obituaries |
William W. Schmitt
|
| 06-12-2013 | Obituaries |
Jane L. Schmidt
|
| 06-12-2013 | Obituaries |
Dr. Henry J. Reidinger
|
| 06-12-2013 | Obituaries |
Margaret Raminger
|
| 06-12-2013 | Obituaries |
Emma K. Parker
|
| 06-12-2013 | Obituaries |
Mary Ann Panske
|
| 06-12-2013 | Obituaries |
Douglas C. Otto
|
| 06-12-2013 | Obituaries |
Roland W. Neumann
|
| 06-12-2013 | Obituaries |
Richard Leaveck, Jr.
|
| 06-12-2013 | Obituaries |
Richard Leaveck, Sr.
|
| 06-12-2013 | Obituaries |
Sandra F. LaRock
|
| 06-12-2013 | Obituaries |
Bonnie Kopish
|
| 06-12-2013 | Obituaries |
Gertrude Klingsporn
|
| 06-12-2013 | Obituaries |
Dudley G. Harris
|
| 06-12-2013 | Obituaries |
Wayne W. Johnson
|
| 06-12-2013 | Obituaries |
Dottie Fricke
|
| 06-12-2013 | Obituaries |
Marvin Eschner
|
| 06-12-2013 | Obituaries |
Eleanor Crowley
|
| 06-12-2013 | Obituaries |
Judy Budzis
|
| 06-12-2013 | Obituaries |
Floyd J. Berger
|
| 06-12-2013 | Obituaries |
Carol C. Barrette
|
| 06-06-2013 | Front Page |
300 Year Old Log Makes Table, Desk
|
| 06-06-2013 | Front Page |
New Community Center To Open Soon in Crivitz
|
| 06-06-2013 | Front Page |
Yes, Family Dollar Is Coming To Coleman
|
| 06-06-2013 | Front Page |
Kathy Cleven Is New Marinette City Treasurer
|
| 06-06-2013 | Front Page |
Auditor Gives Peshtigo Clean Bill Of Health
|
| 06-06-2013 | Sports |
Peshtigo Cage Camps Slated
|
| 06-06-2013 | Sports |
Vaulting To State Gold
|
| 06-06-2013 | Sports |
Rangers Roll Into State Tourney
|
| 06-06-2013 | Sports |
———— Clip Crivitz ——————————————————————— Redbirds Turn 5 Hits Into 7-0 Wishigan Win
|
| 06-06-2013 | Perspectives |
From our readers
|
| 06-06-2013 | Perspectives |
Tales from the old-timer
|
| 06-06-2013 | Perspectives |
Country Cousin
|
| 06-06-2013 | News |
Birding Hike at Arboretum
|
| 06-06-2013 | News |
Fair Premium Books Available
|
| 06-06-2013 | News |
Church Rummage, Bake Sale June 6
|
| 06-06-2013 | News |
Lions to Clean Hwy. 180 June 15
|
| 06-06-2013 | Community - Wausaukee |
Athelstane Picnic, Parade July 13
|
| 06-06-2013 | Community - Wausaukee |
Lions to Clean Hwy. 180 June 15
|
| 06-06-2013 | Community - Wausaukee |
Lawrenz Opens Counseling Center
|
| 06-06-2013 | Community - Wausaukee |
Front 40 Group Forum June 12
|
| 06-06-2013 | Community - Crivitz |
Rev. Hannemann Retires From Area Churches
|
| 06-06-2013 | Community - Crivitz |
Free Fishing For Kids June 15
|
| 06-06-2013 | Community - Crivitz |
Community Ed Summer Classes
|
| 06-06-2013 | Community - Coleman |
Pioneer Church Offers College Bible Courses
|
| 06-06-2013 | Community - Coleman |
Coleman Wrestling Meat Raffle June 22
|
| 06-06-2013 | Community - Coleman |
Brazeau Emergency Services Picnic July 27
|
| 06-06-2013 | Community - Coleman |
Pound Club Sets Yard Sale June 13, 14
|
| 06-06-2013 | Obituaries |
Todd F. Wagner
|
| 06-06-2013 | Obituaries |
Michael A. Stumbris
|
| 06-06-2013 | Obituaries |
Jacqueline A. Smith
|
| 06-06-2013 | Obituaries |
Betty Scott
|
| 06-06-2013 | Obituaries |
Jimmie L. Sandifer
|
| 06-06-2013 | Obituaries |
Dorothy B. Rafferty
|
| 06-06-2013 | Obituaries |
Pandora C. Powell
|
| 06-06-2013 | Obituaries |
Kristopher S. Mohr
|
| 06-06-2013 | Obituaries |
John D. Leaveck, Sr.
|
| 06-06-2013 | Obituaries |
Allan J. Kamps
|
| 06-06-2013 | Obituaries |
Edith M. Jones
|
| 06-06-2013 | Obituaries |
Ellen Jensen
|
| 06-06-2013 | Obituaries |
Dorothy M. Hotzel
|
| 06-06-2013 | Obituaries |
Sophie Hertig
|
| 06-06-2013 | Obituaries |
Jeremy Heller
|
| 06-06-2013 | Obituaries |
Jerome D. Gillis
|
| 06-06-2013 | Obituaries |
Genevieve M. Giese
|
| 06-06-2013 | Obituaries |
Margaret A. Gartzke
|
| 06-06-2013 | Obituaries |
Oscar J. Falk, Jr.
|
| 06-06-2013 | Obituaries |
Michael T. Downs
|
| 06-06-2013 | Obituaries |
James A. Dughie
|
| 06-06-2013 | Obituaries |
Joseph F. Dudek
|
| 06-06-2013 | Obituaries |
Jerry L. Bunn
|
| 06-06-2013 | Obituaries |
Jon H. Bruemmer
|
| 05-29-2013 | Front Page |
HOLD SERVICES
|
| 05-29-2013 | Front Page |
Wendt Chosen Coleman School Board President
|
| 05-29-2013 | Front Page |
Crivitz Pharmacy Broken Into, Medications Stolen
|
| 05-29-2013 | Front Page |
Preliminary Hearing Set In Peshtigo Murder Case
|
| 05-29-2013 | Front Page |
County Paperless Initiative Passes With Resistance
|
| 05-29-2013 | Community - Wausaukee |
Village Accepts Donations for July 6 Fireworks Display
|
| 05-29-2013 | Community - Wausaukee |
Athelstane Fund Raiser is July 13
|
| 05-29-2013 | Community - Wausaukee |
STATE DENIES 5 20 13 DOT Rejects Proposal To Lower Speed On Hwy. 141
|
| 05-29-2013 | Community - Wausaukee |
Library Sets Reading Events
|
| 05-29-2013 | Community - Crivitz |
Crivitz School Free Summer Food Meals
|
| 05-29-2013 | Community - Crivitz |
Crivitz Plans Bang-Up Weekend For Fourth
|
| 05-29-2013 | Community - Crivitz |
Crivitz Wolverine 5K Run, Walk June 1
|
| 05-29-2013 | Community - Crivitz |
Thompson Park Open House June 2
|
| 05-29-2013 | Community - Coleman |
Yard Sale For Scholarships
|
| 05-29-2013 | Community - Coleman |
Bonow Concert at Area Churches
|
| 05-29-2013 | Community - Coleman |
Coleman Village Board June 3
|
| 05-29-2013 | Community - Coleman |
Lions Honor Champ, 15 For Attendance
|
| 05-29-2013 | News |
Students Set Car Wash, Run
|
| 05-29-2013 | News |
Mudbash For Animal Shelter
|
| 05-29-2013 | Sports |
M-O's Best Get Booted
|
| 05-29-2013 | Sports |
Coleman, Wausaukee Host Finals Marquardt Tosses One-Hitter In 7-2 Win Over Crandon; Rangers
|
| 05-29-2013 | Sports |
Redbirds Rule In Memorial Tourney
|
| 05-29-2013 | Sports |
Slate Lemery Softball Tourney For June 7-8
|
| 05-29-2013 | Perspectives |
From our readers
|
| 05-29-2013 | Perspectives |
Tales from the old-timer
|
| 05-29-2013 | Perspectives |
Country Cousin
|
| 05-29-2013 | Obituaries |
Roland L. Zoeller
|
| 05-29-2013 | Obituaries |
Dorothy M. Zahn
|
| 05-29-2013 | Obituaries |
Cliff J. Yuma, Sr.
|
| 05-29-2013 | Obituaries |
Jeffrey Woodworth, Sr.
|
| 05-29-2013 | Obituaries |
Alvin G. Williams
|
| 05-29-2013 | Obituaries |
Scott A. Wells
|
| 05-29-2013 | Obituaries |
Thomas R. Webster
|
| 05-29-2013 | Obituaries |
Elaine E. Vroman
|
| 05-29-2013 | Obituaries |
Ken Van Camp
|
| 05-29-2013 | Obituaries |
Marilyn A. Thunes
|
| 05-29-2013 | Obituaries |
Francis E. Steininger
|
| 05-29-2013 | Obituaries |
Donald L. Stroika
|
| 05-29-2013 | Obituaries |
Betty Scott
|
| 05-29-2013 | Obituaries |
Michael E. Schultz
|
| 05-29-2013 | Obituaries |
Violet M. Saunier
|
| 05-29-2013 | Obituaries |
Lesili Rose
|
| 05-29-2013 | Obituaries |
Ronald D. Plewa
|
| 05-29-2013 | Obituaries |
Bernice H. Parker
|
| 05-29-2013 | Obituaries |
Ida Moraga
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Yes
No
Undecided
