Robert John Bernhoft, 83, Oshkosh, died Aug. 12, 2012, at Aurora Health Care Center in Oshkosh. He was born Feb. 22, 1929, in Burlington, to the late Walter and Gertrude (O’Connor) Bernhoft. He spent his early life in Wilmot and was a graduate of Wilmot High School.
Following high school graduation, he farmed with his father for a number of years and held a variety of positions in manufacturing.
He proudly served in the National Guard for three years. He will be remembered for his faith, values, love of family and country, his sense of humor as well as his wise advice. He loved his companion, Nancy and enjoyed being in the outdoors, hunting and fishing.
Survivors include his daughters, Pamela (Eric) Elwood and Debra (Mick Laughran) Bernhoft; grandchildren, John and Elizabeth; brother, Herbert Bernhoft and his devoted companion, Nancy Priest of Oshkosh.
He was further preceded in death by his brother, Jerome.
Burial took place at St. Peter’s Cemetery in East Troy on Aug. 14. Memorials to Boys Town at Boys Town Nation Headquarters, P.O Box 8000, Boys Town, NE, 68010, are suggested.
Schuette-Daniels Family Funeral Home, Burlington, served the family.
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