Karl H. Beringer

Karl H. Beringer, age 79, of Harborcreek Twp., was lovingly surrounded by his family when he died Monday, June 29, 2009 at his residence following a two month illness. He was born in Erie on July 27, 1929, son of the late Anton and Mary Beringer.

Karl was a member of St. James R.C. Church. He was also an active member of the Eastside YMCA. He was a 1948 graduate of Academy High School where he lettered in varsity football and track. Karl was an avid outdoorsman, still enjoying hunting, ice skating, swimming, bicycling and hiking even to his final year. He retired from Hammermill Paper Co. following 44 years of service.

Karl was preceded in death by his wife of 31 years, Lois "Mae" Beringer who died in 1981; a brother, Tony Beringer; and two sisters, Marian Kaberlein and Margaret Louise Beringer. He is survived by four children, Eric Beringer of Chicago, IL, Gary Beringer of Erie, Margaret McGarvey (Kenneth) of Erie and Dean Beringer of Worcester, Mass. Karl is also survived by his companion, Prudence Caldwell; his nephew, Keven Beringer of Harborcreek; seven grandchildren, Carrie and Emily Rodgers, Amanda, Erica and Adam Beringer, and Kim (companion, Nate) and Brian McGarvey; and five great-grandchildren, Ethan, Samantha, Jacob, Hailey and Madilynne.

Friends may call at the Dusckas Funeral Home, Inc., East, 2607 Buffalo Road on Wednesday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. and are invited to attend a Prayer Service there on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. at St. James R.C. Church. Interment, Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Metropolitan Erie, 202 East 10th St., Erie, PA 16503.

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