Bernie Sedarski

Bernard Henry Sedarski “Bernie” passed away from this life on Sunday, February 18th, entering into Eternal Life with his Savior Jesus Christ. He passed away just one day following his 88th birthday, and just 13 days after their 60thWedding Anniversary on February 5th. Bernie was born in Berlin, Wisconsin on February 17, 1930 to Henry and Anna (Mathe) Sedarski, and was the youngest of three sons. He graduated from Berlin High School in 1948. Upon graduation he and his oldest brother Francis began working together as meat-cutters for the local Kroger on Market Square, and later for Food Queen Supermarket, and other grocers; feeding locals the very best in local meats for more than 35 years. Bernie was an avid fisherman, hunter and trapper. He had a cottage on the Fox River between Berlin and Eureka, and frequented Bill & Stell’s for their Fish Fry, where he met his future bride, and the rest is history. Bernie & Louise were married in Oshkosh, Wisconsin and joined St. Peter’s Catholic Church which was just down the street from their first home. They eventually moved back to Berlin, where their hearts and home have remained. They were blessed with one son, Mark Henry, who was born just after Christmas in 1958. Bernie served his nation in the Army National Guard for ten years, and that is where he found his love of cooking, which remained a life-long passion. Together, Bernie and his wife were passionate about hospitality, often sharing the bounty of his catches, hunts and trappings. He also spent many years preparing and serving various Church Dinners and Breakfasts. Food and drink was an important part of his life, always sharing his famous Spaghetti Sauce and Meatballs, Chop Suey, Corned-Beef & Cabbage Dinner, along with a variety of wild game, and of course every Christmas his homemade Sultze, that he gladly shared with many family and friends over many decades.. Surviving are his wife, Louise (nee Markofski), son Mark (Judy) of Milwaukee; sister-in-law Betty Sedarski, brother-in-law Tom Markofski, and Louise’s sister and brother-in-law Sandi & Jeff Stang; along with many beloved nieces & nephews, relatives and friends, near and far. He was preceded in death by his parents, and Louise’s parents, Anton & Helen Markofski, his brothers Francis & Norbert, and sister-in-law Helen, and special friend and brother-in law Ray Krueger, and his wife Jane, Louise’s sister. Also preceding him in death were sister-in-law Mary Kieper-Schmidt and her husband Erv, and brother-in-law Jim Markofski and his wife Kathy. Bernie was incredibly blessed with many special friends, many of whom have passed, and some who mourn. Many heartfelt thanks to the many neighbors and friends who came by with food and visited over this long journey of Bernie’s illness. A Special Thank You to the incredibly caring staff of St. Agnes Hospice Care. Bernie was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Fraternal Order of Eagles and The Holy Name Society. A Mass of Christian Burial, Celebrating Bernie’s Life will be celebrated this Saturday, February 24th, 11:00 AM at All Saints Catholic Parish, State Highway 49 just south of Berlin. Inurnment will take place at St. Stanislaus Cemetery at a later time. Memorials can be made to All Saints Catholic Parish in Berlin, or, Agnesian Hospice Care. A luncheon will be served in the Parish Hall immediately following. All are welcome to attend.

Bernie Sedarski

February 17, 1930 - February 18, 2018