Richard M. "Rich" Bernath's obituary , Passed away on September 26, 2025 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

Richard M. "Rich" Bernath

January 2, 1932 - September 26, 2025 (93 years old)

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

Richard M. "Rich" Bernath's obituary , Passed away on September 26, 2025 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Uecker-Witt Funeral Home Inc

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Richard M. "Rich" Bernath

January 2, 1932 - September 26, 2025 (93 years old)

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

Richard M. Bernath Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Richard M. Bernath (Fond du Lac, Wisconsin), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Richard left this world on September 26, 2025 at the age of 93, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard M. Bernath to show support.

He was predeceased by: his mother Dorothy Bernath (Scherer). He is survived by: his father Andrew Bernath; his children, Rick Bernath (Jeanne), Cindy Buchholz (Bob) and Paula Beekman (Rick); his grandchildren, Andy (Meghan), Wes (Maggie), Katchen Tofil (Jim), Andra Story (Derek), Aaron Buchholz (Jackie), Adam Buchholz (Carrie), Chad Beekman (Steph) and Amy LaBouve (Ben); his great grandchildren, Dillyn, Eloise, Reed, Logan, Gunnar, Dorothy, James, Alexa, Avery, Kiera, Killian, Ethan, Caleb, Chase, Max, Qyn, Sam and Emi; and his close friend Rosie Hernandez.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 4th 2025 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the St. Peter's Ev. Lutheran Church (1600 S Main St, Fond du Lac, WI 54937). A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 4th 2025 at 11:30 AM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, memorial are appreciated to St. Peter's Ev. Lutheran Church, Winnebago Lutheran Academy and/or an organization of your choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Uecker-Witt Funeral Home Inc



Sat

Oct 04

Visitation

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

St. Peter's Ev. Lutheran Church
1600 S Main St, Fond du Lac, WI 54937

Sat

Oct 04

Memorial service

11:30 AM

St. Peter's Ev. Lutheran Church
1600 S Main St, Fond du Lac, WI 54937

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