Walter Gene Berning

Walter Gene Berning, 86, of New Haven, Indiana passed away Tuesday afternoon, September 21, 2021, at Parkview-Randallia in Fort Wayne.

He was born July 29, 1935 in Decatur, Indiana to Otto and Hildegard (Wietfeldt) Berning.  He married Vera Stotlar on August 4, 1956 at St. John Lutheran Church, Flatrock.

Walter served in the United States Naval Reserves where he was honorably discharged following his term of service.

He was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, Fuelling where he had served in various capacities.

Walter retired from UPS in 1990 as a semi-driver. Prior to UPS, he worked at General Telephone Company.

Walter loved to work with wood, making custom creations for his family.  He loved sports specifically the Chicago Cubs and Indiana University.

He is survived by his wife, Vera Berning of New Haven, Indiana; two sons, Mark (Shelia) Berning of New Haven, Indiana and James (Donna) Berning of Fort Wayne, Indiana; daughter, Kimberly (Tim) McClaren of Lakewood, Colorado; eight grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren.

Walter was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Marilyn Berning.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 25, 2021, at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Fuelling with Pastor Leonard Tanksley officiating.  The family asks that all attending wear masks.  Burial will follow at St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery, Fuelling.

Family and friends will be received from 3 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, September 24, 2021, at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur. The family also requests that all visitors wear masks at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials are to St. Peter Lutheran Church, Fuelling or SPI Lutheran School.

Arrangements are by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, in Decatur, Indiana.