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Leon Anthony Berns

Birth	:	21 Aug 1924 Garnavillo, Clayton County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	7 Jun 2021 Guttenberg, Clayton County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Joseph Cemetery, Garnavillo, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.8628006, -91.2502975
Description	:	Leon Anthony Berns, 96, died peacefully on June 7, 2021, at the Guttenberg Care Center. He was born on August 21, 1924, to Anton and Elizabeth (Wolter) Berns on the family farm outside Garnavillo, Iowa. He was a conscientious and dedicated farmer. He was proud of the 150+ year Heritage Farm status of the family farming operation and the many conservation awards presented to them. That legacy is now being continued in the same ethical hard-working manner that Leon set for his sons and grandsons. ... Read More	Leon Anthony Berns, 96, died peacefully on June 7, 2021, at the Guttenberg Care Center. He was born on August 21, 1924, to Anton and Elizabeth (Wolter) Berns on the family farm outside Garnavillo, Iowa. He was a conscientious and dedicated farmer. He was proud of the 150+ year Heritage Farm status of the family farming operation and the many conservation awards presented to them. That legacy is now being continued in the same ethical hard-working manner that Leon set for his sons and grandsons. In 1945 Leon was drafted into the army and trained at Camp Roberts in California. He served his country for two years, one of which was in Korea helping to rebuild that country. He concluded his service with an honorable discharge. After discharge he returned to the family farm in Iowa and soon met the love of his life, Phyllis Junk, a secretary at a Guttenberg farm implement dealership. They married on September 15, 1949 at St Mary's Catholic Church in Guttenberg, IA. Their marriage was blessed with 9 children. Family was important to Leon. He truly enjoyed celebrating holidays, anniversaries, and other special occasions with his family. Some of his other pleasures were square dancing and bowling. Leon's faith was very important to him, he was a lifelong member of St Joseph's Catholic Church and was a Knights of Columbus member for many years. One of Leon's greatest pleasures was a good game of euchre. His daughters joked that he tested future sons-in-law by their euchre skills. Leon was a good storyteller and often reminisced in detail about his youth and growing up on the farm he loved and cared for all his life. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 71 years, Phyllis, his children, Julie (Jon) Jordahl, Beth (Stephen) Young, DeAnne (Mike) Thornton, Charles (Heidi) Berns, John Berns, Barbara Berns (Joe Leone), Rita (Chet) Koth, Tom (June) Berns, and Nancy (Scott) Neeley, 21 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren and one on the way. He is also survived by one brother Francis (Fritz) Berns of Englewood, CO. He was preceded in death by his parents, 5 sisters and 1 brother. Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home and Crematory Services

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Where is Leon Anthony Berns's memorial?
Leon Anthony Berns's memorial is located at: Saint Joseph Cemetery, Garnavillo, Clayton County, USA.
When did Leon Anthony Berns death?
Leon Anthony Berns death on 7 Jun 2021 in Guttenberg, Clayton County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Leon Anthony Berns's memorial?
Latitude: 42.8628006
Longitude: -91.2502975

Family Members:

Parent

Anthony P Berns

(1889 - 1980)

Elizabeth C Wolter Berns

(1888 - 1951)

Siblings

Gertrude Mary Berns Goebel

(1915 - 1991)

Lucille Berns

(1917 - 1991)

Rosemary C. Berns Bries

(1921 - 2004)

Anthony J Berns

(1929 - 2009)

Children

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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