George E. Bernhagen Obituary

The world bids farewell to George E. Bernhagen in McFarland, Wisconsin, born in Madison, Wisconsin, departing on October 4, 2025 at the age of 94. George leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of George E. Bernhagen or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his wife Jo Ann Kearny; his siblings, Jerry, Richard Bernhagen and Idella "Peck" Smith; his son David Bernhagen; his grandson Patrick Bernhagen; his brothers-in-law, Lee Phillips and Howard Egner; and his nephews, Daniel, Mark Egner and Michael Carpenter.

He is survived by: his children, Dean Bernhagen and Dwight Bernhagen (Desiree Ramos); his grandchildren, Leah Poulos (Jake) and Paul Bernhagen; his stepgrandchildren, Franchesca Mazariegos Beswick (Jorge) and Massiel Beswick; his great grandchildren, Paul and Isaac Mazariegos Beswick; his sisters, Judy Phillips and Jeanne Carpenter; and his sister-in-law Jeanette Egner. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 25th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Cress Funeral & Cremation Service - McFarland (5801 US-51, McFarland, WI 53558). A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 25th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Cress Funeral Home (5801 US-51, McFarland, WI 53558). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 25th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the American Legion Post #534 (4911 Burma Rd, McFarland, WI 53558). For those not able to attend in person, please register at the following link to view a copy of Bud's service: https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com.