Donald Lee Berning II, 58, of Evansville, passed away Friday, November 4, 2011, at his home, after a short illness. He was born December 21, 1952, in Evansville.
He graduated from North High School and Oklahoma State University with a degree in Design Engineering. Donald was previously employed by Shay Virginia, Hahn, Hanson Manufacturing in Princeton and Whirlpool. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church, Masonic Lodge 464, Scottish Rite and Hadi Shrine.
Donald is survived by his loving parents, Donald and Juanita Berning of Evansville; his devoted sister, Lisa Katzman and her husband, Nathan, of Arlington, VA; two special nephews, Jesse Benjamin and Aaron Tyler Katzman of Arlington, VA; uncle and aunt, Terry and Dorothy Berning; aunt, Doris Berning of Evansville; and many cousins.
Services will be 10:00 AM Thursday, November 10, 2011, at Alexander North Chapel, officiated by Rev. Dale Maddux, with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. Friends may visit Wednesday from 2:00 to 6:00 PM at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hadi Shrine Hospital Transportation Fund, PO Box 1, Evansville, IN 47701.