Marvin Earl Berndt

Avon, SD

1940, 2750, Fruitdale (Orman Dam), B-2,

Marvin E. Berndt, 78, of Barstow, died at home Dec. 30, 1999.

A native of Avon, S.D., Berndt lived in Barstow for 41 years. He worked for Southwest Gas Co. for 17 1/2 years and as a millwright with U.S. Borax for 10 years.

Berndt served in the 8th Army Air Force during World War II and was a member of Barstow Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2143.

Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Vera C. Berndt of Barstow; five sons, Gregory Berndt of Barstow, Joel Berndt of Page, Ariz., Danny Berndt of Page, Ariz., Jeffery Berndt of Barstow, and Alan Berndt of Crescent City, Calif.; two brothers, Henry Berndt of Lodi, Calif. and Clarence Berndt of Grand Rapids Mich.; two sisters, Alice Verzani of Armour, SD and Iris Fitch of Whitmore, Calif.; and 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 14, 2000, at Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside.

A memorial service is scheduled for 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14, 2000, at the Free Methodist Church, 800 Yucca Ave., Barstow.

Victor Valley Mortuary of Victorville is in charge of arrangements.

Marvin was one of 4 brothers who served in the CCC.

Do you have additional information about Marvin Berndt

We would like to included it. Please write or email us at History "at" SouthDakotaCCC "dot" org.