Wilfred Bernt, 90, of Monroe, Nebraska, died Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Brookestone Acres in Columbus, Nebraska.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Isidore Catholic Church on Thursday, March 16 at 10:00 AM with Fr. Joe Miksch celebrating the Mass. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM with a 5:00 PM vigil service at Gass Haney Funeral Home. Visitation will continue on Thursday from 9:00 AM until service time at the church. Interment will be in St. Andrews Catholic Cemetery, rural Osceola, Nebraska, (County road R and 137) on Thursday between 1:00 PM and 1:30 PM, with military honors by the American Legion Hartman Post 84 Honor Guard. Memorials may be directed to St. Isidore Parish Center Building Program.

Wilfred "Willie" Bernt was born September 3, 1932, in Polk County, Nebraska, to Hubert and Paulina (Weiser) Bernt. He worked on the family farm before joining the United States Army on February 11, 1953. He was honorably discharged on February 10, 1955. Willie worked construction and later was a self-employed dozer operator.

On May 5, 1967, Willie was united in marriage to Betty Stoural in Holdrege, Nebraska. They moved to Monroe where they would live the rest of their lives. Willie was known for sharing bountiful garden produce with family and neighbors. He enjoyed talking Husker Sports and the weather with everyone. He adored his grandchildren and made friendships that have lasted decades. He was a faithful member of St. Isidore Catholic Church.

Willie is survived by:
Daughter - Paula (Matt) Bellamy of Roca, NE
Daughter - Aleta (Jim) Buckles of Lincoln, NE
Two Grandsons
One Granddaughter
Six Great Grandsons
Sisters - Marcella Zelasney of Osceola, NE; Iona (Virgil) Hastings of Nebraska City, NE; and Elaine Barritt of Lincoln, NE
Brothers - Marv (Doris) Bernt of Shelby, NE; and Albin Bernt of Norfolk, NE

Willie was preceded in death by:
Parents - Hubert and Paulina Bernt
Wife - Betty Bernt
Son- Aaron Bernt
Two Grandsons
Three Sisters