Robert H. "Bob" Berning, 82 years of Bryan, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Majestic Care of Bryan. Bob was born January 28, 1943, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the son of the late Robert H. and Dena (Nordman) Berning, Sr. He was a 1961 graduate of Concordia Lutheran High School, Fort Wayne, Indiana. He continued his education at Valparaiso University, attaining his bachelor's degree. He continued his studies at Valparaiso Law School, and John Marshall Law School. He completed his master's degree at St. Francis College in Fort Wayne. Bob served in the Army National Guard. He married Sandra K. Detwiler on July 6, 1968, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Bob began his working career at Midwest Steel in Gary, Indiana. He then worked for the ARO Corp in Bryan and Bryan Custom Plastics, until he became a partner in Armstrong Berning Motors. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, the former Orchard Hills Country Club, and the Bryan Moose Lodge 1164. Bob loved cars! He collected several over the years. He found immense joy in going to car shows and auctions. He also was an avid reader, especially Western and Mystery Novels. Being outdoors, Bob enjoyed tending to his flowers and plant garden.

Surviving is his wife Sandra of Bryan; one sister, Marge (Paul) Gevers of Fort Wayne, Indiana along with 10 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Carol Berning and Katie Allmiller.

To honor Bob's request, there will be no visitation or services at this time. He will be cremated and his remains interred at Concordia Gardens Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Indiana at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home, Bryan.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider memorial contributions be made to the Williams County Public Library, Bryan Branch, or the Williams County Humane Society.

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