John Herbert Berndt (born 10/31/1947) passed away at United Memorial Medical Center on July 9th, 2023 after battling cancer. John, affectionately known as "Dusty", is survived by his loving partner Janet Hephner of Pavilion. He is survived by his brother Tom (Bev) Berndt of Lockport, daughter Jennifer (Brandon) Nunnery of Darien Center, son John Berndt Jr. (Patricia) of Wyoming, and son Timothy Berndt (Jen) of Clarence. He is survived by his grandchildren Paige, Trevor, Mikayla and Morgan. He is predeceased by parents Rose and John Berndt of Lockport.
Dusty was a U.S. Navy Veteran who served honorably from 1965 to 1969. Dusty was a quiet man who enjoyed drinking his coffee on the porch and watching the birds. He loved hunting with his brother Tom and spending time at their cabin, he enjoyed playing cards, fishing with his grandkids, being on his boat, camping with Janet in their camper, and gardening with his granddaughter Paige. He was an avid NFL watcher and was known for always knowing the score at his grandchildrens youth sporting events. He loved old westerns and was a fan of John Wayne. He had a sense of humor that usually only his daughter Jennifer appreciated and shared!
There will be a Military Service on Thursday, July 27th, 2023 at 1:00pm at the Western New York National Cemetery located in Corfu, NY. Please arrive at 12:30pm and stage in the designated parking lot. There will be a celebration of life immediately following the service at the Nunnery home located at 1896 Chick Road, Darien Center, NY. Dusty would have preferred a quiet and humble celebration of life, so please only adults and children aged 15 and over for the service and celebration. Please RSVP to Jennifer at (585) 813-2924.
Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.
ARRANGEMENTS WERE ENTRUSTED TO THE J. LEONARD McANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA, NY 14020 RONALD KONIECZNY II, DIRECTOR.
