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Edward Bernard Kerstiens, age 93, of Lawrenceburg, TN passed away Thursday, August 02, 2012 at his daughter’s residence. He was a native of Loretto, TN, retired from H.B. Brink & Company, a member of Lawrenceburg Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. Mr. Kerstiens served his country honorably during World World II and the Korean Conflict in the U.S. Navy for 20 years.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Sunday, August 05, 2012 at Neal Funeral Home with a Rosary Service at 7:00 PM. Funeral services will be conducted at Lawrenceburg Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 10:00 AM Monday, August 06, 2012, with Father Joseph Mundakal officiating. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Lawrenceburg, TN with full military honors.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Clara Beyke Kerstiens; and his wife, Bernadine Beuerlein Kerstiens.
He is survived by
Three Daughters –
Jean K. Etter of Arlington, TN
Dotty K. Healy & husband, Patrick of Overland Park, KS
Dianne K. Kelly & husband, Thomas of Knoxville, TN
Two Brothers –
Charles Kerstiens of Loretto, TN
Albert Kerstiens of Loretto, TN
8 Grandchildren
6 Great-Grandchildren
Family suggests memorials be made to Lawrenceburg Sacred Heart Catholic Church or Forever Young Senior Wish Organization, P.O. Box 1381, Collierville, TN 38027.