BERNDSEN, John A., beloved husband of Elizabeth (nee Merkel) Berndsen. Loving father of Connie (Chuck) Bredestege, John (Jean) and Joe Berndsen, Laurie (Donny) Draggoo. Dear brother of Robert, Mary Braun and the late Lawrence and Margaret Calme. Devoted grandfather of Jennifer, Emily, Charles, Jessica, Rachel, Joseph, Jeffery, Jordan, and Allison. Also survived by 2 great-grandchildren Katie and Carter. On Monday, May 6, 2002 at 75 years of age. Retired carpenter of Local 793. Visitation B.J. Meyer Sons (Overlook) Funeral Home (next to St. Teresa Church), 4841 Glenway Avenue, on Thursday 6:00PM to 9:00PM. Mass of Christian Burial Friday 10:30AM St. Teresa of Avila Church. Memorials may be made to St. Teresa of Avila Memorial Fund, 1175 Overlook Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45238.