Bernard Moehrke

1926 ∼ 2015

Bernard Moehrke
Bernard Moehrke, 88, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 23, 2015, at his residence with his family at his side. He was born in Kenosha on December 11, 1926, to the late William C. and Louise W. (Schilling) Moehrke. He attended local schools and was a graduate of Kenosha High School. On February 17, 1945, he entered the United States Army; and served in South Korea and Okinawa. Bernard received the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon, Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal/Japan. He was honorably discharged on December 13, 1946. On September 26, 1947, he married Bernice Kraak at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church. She preceded him in death on June 9, 1999. For over 40 years he was a Machine Operator for Snap-on Tools, retiring in 1986. Surviving are his three children; James of Kenosha, Donald of Kenosha, Gail (Thomas) Saulys of Prairie Du Sac, WI, 3 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; a brother, William; two sisters, Lenore Olson and Ruth Jensen; one step sister, LaVerne Goodman; and one step brother, Roger Kraak. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 28th, at Proko Funeral Home from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park with full military honors.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Bernard's Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com

Condolences

Lynn Westlund July 27, 2015
Dear Gail,Jim and Don, My heart is aching for you since I heard about the passing of your father. I have so many special memories of growing up with both of your special parents. Your dad always made me feel so welcome and loved, I was "daughter #2", a title I have cherished my entire life. Your big smile and bear hugs will be greatly missed and forever in my heart. Have a Brandy toast to a special life from me. Love and hugs Lynn
Carolyn miller July 26, 2015
Dear Jim, Gail & Donny. I was sad to read of your Dads passing in the news this morning. Both he and your Mom were such special people. I was always welcome in your home "the big yellow banana" and have many great memories of spending my time there. Sending you my heartfelt sympathies.Carolyn
Don Secord July 24, 2015
Gail, Jim, Donny, I've no satisfactory words to comfort you in this time of heart ache. I am overwhelmed with memories of good times gone by when our families gathered in the summers at Winterburns in Three Lakes. What fun.I'm unable to be with you but pray that our gracious Lord grants you peace in this trying time.