Bernard E. "Bernie" Kammerdiener

February 16, 1932 - January 16, 2021

Bernard E. "Bernie" Kammerdiener, 88 years of age of Clamtown Road, West Penn Twp., Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 16, 2021, at home while in the care of his family. Born Tuesday, February 16, 1932 in New Bethlehem, Clarion County, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Boyd H., and Marjorie (McCallahan) Kammerdiener . He was also predeceased by his beloved wife,  Delores (Curren)  Kammerdiener. Bernie was the last survivor of six other siblings. Surviving are; daughters, Debra Stein wife of Joseph of Grand Island, NY, Barbara Renninger of New Ringgold,  Melissa S. Walter wife of Lynn of Quakake, Tammi Eickhoff of Tamaqua;  sons, Bernard E.  Kammerdiener, Jr. of Tamaqua,  Robert E. Kammerdiener and his wife Lori of Tamaqua,  Jon Kammerdiener and his wife Karen of Easton; 14 grand children; 5 great grandchildren; step siblings, Lisa Sanchez, and Herbert Kammerdiener. A graduate of Red Bank High School in New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Bernie served honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War. He earned his Associates degree in Mechanical Engineering from Penn State University New Kensington Campus.  Bernie,  worked for the former Bundy Tubing of Tamaqua, served as head of maintenance for the former Coaldale State Hospital, and then in the same capacity for Diakon long term care of Hazleton.   A member of St. John XXIII R.C.C. of Tamaqua, Coaldale V.F.W., Andreas Sporting Club, West Penn Rod & Gun Club.  Bernie was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, and hunting.  Bernie's favorite pastime was mowing his yard and tending to his property.  Daily visits to McDonalds to chat with his friends was part of his routine. Bernie was a former Cub Master of Cub Scout Troop 154, and had served as Boy Scout Pack leader of Troop 755 of Clamtown during his sons tenure in scouting. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 2066 West Penn Pike New Ringgold, Pennsylvania 17960. (570) 386-5884 The family will celebrate a Private Mass of Christian Burial from St. John XXIII R.C.C. of 307 Pine Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. Interment will be in Sky-View Memorial Park Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.  Military Honors to be bestowed. Memorials in Bernie's name to: Disabled American Veterans 5000 Wissahickon Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19144 or Spiritrust Lutheran Home Care & Hospice 402 West Chew Street Allentown, Pennsylvania 18102 online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com