Memorials › Bernard Dale “Bernie” Kamarad
5 Apr 1933 – 23 Jan 2020
| Birth | 5 Apr 1933 |
| Death | 23 Jan 2020 |
| Cemetery | Forest Lawn Memorial Park Omaha , Douglas County , Nebraska , USA |
| Added by | Brad Miller on 17 May 2021 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/206528873 |
Bernard Dale "Bernie" Kamarad, age 86, son of John and Irma Kamarad was born April 5, 1933 in Comstock, NE. He passed away on January 23, 2020 in Omaha, Nebraska He is preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Myron. Bernie is survived and will be missed by his cousins, friends, and long-time friend, Corrine Varner. Bernie graduated from Comstock High School, attended 2 years at Nebraska University-Lincoln and served 2 years in the Army during the Korean War, then he moved to Omaha. He played a variety of instruments; and over the years played in several bands, ending with the Frank Kucera Band. He worked 19 years for the railroad at the REA; followed by 17 years at Creighton Prep High School. He retired from Prep in April of 1995. During retirement he enjoyed winters in Arizona and spent his summers in Omaha. SERVICES 1:30 P.M., Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at Forest Lawn Funeral Home. VISITATION will begin one hour prior to service. Following services will be burial at Forest Lawn Cemetery. In honor of Bernie, memorials are suggested to AMVETS Nebraska.
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