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Bernard Beranek
BERNARD BERANEK
Cedar Rapids
Bernard Frederick "Bernie" Beranek, 81, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015, at Wheatland Manor in Wheatland. Celebration of Life services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 23, at Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling St. SW, where full military rites will be conducted. Burial will be in Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, at Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids.
Bernie was born Sept. 19, 1933, in West Branch, the son of Fred and Carrie (Zach) Beranek. He graduated from Wilson High School, Cedar Rapids, in 1951. After graduation, he joined the United States Air Force, serving four years, and taught mechanics of jet engines. He married his high school sweetheart, Yvonne Kruse, on Dec. 26, 1952, in Cedar Rapids.
Bernie and Yvonne owned and operated the Coast to Coast store and marine/snowmobile department on 16th Avenue (Czech Village) in Cedar Rapids from 1956 until 1975. Bernie had a near fatal accident in 1971, but with the help of family and friends continued to persevere. He received his real estate license in 1976 and later became a real estate appraiser.
Bernie and Yvonne were involved with the Shueyville United Methodist Church for many years, and through their donations helped fund many church expansions. He was proud of his development projects, which included Cumberland Ridge overlooking Coralville Lake and Indian Hills near Sandy Beach.
They spent winters in Port Isabel, Texas, where he was able to fish nearly every day. Besides fishing, he enjoyed trapshooting, golfing, boating, skiing, camping, traveling and spending time with his family, especially the grandchildren.
Bernie is survived by his children, Joni (Gary) King of Eldridge, Terry (Fran Smith) Beranek of Cedar Rapids and Cindy Beranek of Robins; four grandchildren, Corey (Stacie) King of Chicago, Kristi (Nick) Cummins of Newton, Chad Hoeger of Toddville and Carrie Hoeger of Robins; two stepgrandchildren, Jenny (Rick) Rigel and Lynn (Karen) Smith; four great-grandchildren, Colin, Allyson, Kylie and Hayden; two stepgreat-grand-children, Alexander and Mason; his sister, Nadine "Deanie" (Larry) Young of Solon; a half brother, David Beranek of Livonia, Mo.; three nephews and one niece.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Yvonne; and a half brother, Donnie Beranek.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.broshchapel.com.
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