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Avalo A. “Al” Berns

Birth	:	13 Sep 1938 Tilston, Southwestern Census Division, Manitoba, Canada
Death	:	31 Oct 2020 Prairie du Chien, Crawford County, Wisconsin, USA
Burial	:	Saint Joseph Cemetery, Garnavillo, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.8628006, -91.2502975
Description	:	Avalo A. “Al” Berns, age 82 of Prairie du Chien, WI passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020 at his home following a brief illness. He was born September 13, 1938 on the farm near Tilston, Manitoba, the son of Clarence and Alvina (Uriell) Berns. He graduated from Garnavillo High School in Garnavillo, IA. serving in the United States Air Force during both the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He served as an Air Force plane mechanic and crew chief in TAC command primarily working on C-130 aircraft. He married Lucille Sperfslage on November... Read More	Avalo A. “Al” Berns, age 82 of Prairie du Chien, WI passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020 at his home following a brief illness. He was born September 13, 1938 on the farm near Tilston, Manitoba, the son of Clarence and Alvina (Uriell) Berns. He graduated from Garnavillo High School in Garnavillo, IA. serving in the United States Air Force during both the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He served as an Air Force plane mechanic and crew chief in TAC command primarily working on C-130 aircraft. He married Lucille Sperfslage on November 26, 1965. Together, they ran a machine shop in Earlville, IA for 5 years and a jewelry store in Manchester, IA for 12 years before moving to Prairie du Chien where they owned and operated a flower shop (Garden City) and a gift shop (Avalo Designs) for 27 years until retirement. Al was a devoted father, a loving husband, and a devout Catholic. He was known for his quick wit and his mechanical and artistic talent. He is survived by his daughter Ann Berns; his sister Gwenneth Maass; and his brother-in-law Herbert (Theresia) Sperfslage; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years Lucille (Sperfslage) Berns; and his sister Mary Mardel. A Memorial Mass of Resurrection will be Thursday, November 5, 2020 at 11:30 AM at St. Gabriel’s Church of the Holy Family Parish in Prairie du Chien, Msgr. Charles Stoetzel officiating with interment in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Garnavillo, IA. Military honors will be accorded graveside. Friends may call at the church from 9:30 until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Prairie Catholic Schools. Garrity Funeral Home.

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Where is Avalo A. “Al” Berns's memorial?
Avalo A. “Al” Berns's memorial is located at: Saint Joseph Cemetery, Garnavillo, Clayton County, USA.
When did Avalo A. “Al” Berns death?
Avalo A. “Al” Berns death on 31 Oct 2020 in Prairie du Chien, Crawford County, Wisconsin, USA
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Latitude: 42.8628006
Longitude: -91.2502975

Family Members:

Parent

Clarence Herman Berns

(1892 - 1962)

Alvina Leona Uriell Berns

(1900 - 1985)

Spouse

Lucille Mary Sperfslage Berns

(1931 - 2017)

Siblings

Mary Mardel Berns

(1936 - 1936)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Garnavillo, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8628006, -91.2502975

2. Garnavillo Community Cemetery
Garnavillo, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8656000, -91.2422100

3. Garnavillo Cemetery
Garnavillo, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8660300, -91.2390100

4. McClelland Cemetery
Garnavillo, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8249879, -91.2084641

5. Clayton Center Cemetery
Clayton Center, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8841705, -91.3225021

6. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Clayton Center, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8841705, -91.3249969

7. Pioneer Rock Cemetery
Ceres, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8230591, -91.1863937

8. Clayton Cemetery
Clayton, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9043999, -91.1641998

9. Saint Michael Cemetery
Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8055992, -91.1802979

10. County Home Cemetery
Clayton Center, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8916702, -91.3499985

11. Tangeman Family Cemetery
Garnavillo, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8580000, -91.1420000

12. Krumm Cemetery
Garber, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7913760, -91.3023559

13. Colony Catholic Cemetery (Defunct)
Read Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8830000, -91.3580000

14. Borcherding Cemetery
Jefferson Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8182983, -91.1414032

15. National Cemetery
National, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9536018, -91.2902985

16. Meenan Cemetery
Communia, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7999862, -91.3584693

17. Storck Cemetery
Guttenberg, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7694335, -91.1834638

18. Saint Paula Cemetery
Osterdock, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7635994, -91.1992035

19. Old Garber Cemetery
Garber, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7560005, -91.2580032

20. Elkader Cemetery
Elkader, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8541718, -91.4000015

21. Hartman Cemetery
Cox Creek Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8155360, -91.3880840

22. Harford Cemetery
Wyalusing, Grant County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9401000, -91.1401800

23. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Elkader, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8488998, -91.4021988

24. Communia Cemetery
Volga Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7868996, -91.3630981