Frank S. Bernardy, 86

Published 9:35 am Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Frank S. Bernardy, 86, of Austin, died Sunday, Jan. 16, at his home surrounded by his family.

Frank Bernardy

Frank was born March 29, 1924, in Vesta, Minn., to George and Mary (Pistulka) Bernardy. On June 3, 1948, he was united in marriage to Grace Janis in Ghent, Minn. He received his degree in Chemistry from Mankato State University. Frank worked at Hormel Foods in the Research and Development Department and was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was a member of St. Edward’s Catholic Church and the American Legion. Frank enjoyed cooking and gardening.

He is survived by his wife, Grace Bernardy, Austin; children, Janis (Greg) McDonald, Nashville, Tenn., Mike Bernardy, Mesa, Ariz., Mary Bernardy (Don Hagan), Sauk Rapids, Paul (Tiffanie Phelps) Bernardy, Arvada, Colo., Kathy (John) Walsh, St. Cloud; 16 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Cy (Carol) Bernardy, Worthington.

He is preceded in death by his parents; four sisters; three brothers.

A memorial mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 22, at St. Edward’s Catholic Church with Father Joe Fogal officiating. The family will greet friends one hour before the service at the church on Saturday. Military rites will be by American Legion Post 91. Interment will be in Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Arrangements are by Mayer Funeral Home.