Timothy Ray Berner

Timothy Ray Berner, 85, of Chesterfield, MO, born Saturday, September 18, 1937, in Corning, CA, passed away Monday, May 15, 2023 at Mercy Rehabilitation Center in Swansea, IL.

Tim worked as a research tech for Monsanto Chemical Company. He was a member of St. Matthew Church in Belleville, IL where he was very active in the choir, Joy of Easter and the Glory of Christmas programs. He was a avid Cyclist, loved his kids and grandkids, and was very devoted to his wife Jan during her illness.

He was preceded in death by his:

• First wife: Carol Berner
• Wife: Janice C. Berner
• Parents: Edward Sr. and Stella, nee Rosch, James
• Brother: Ed Berner
• Sister: Eileen McHatton
• Step-sister: Norma Schaefer
• Son-in-law: Stephen Kozak

Surviving are his:

• Children
  • Vicki L. Kozak (Dr. Dennis Rodden) of Saint Louis, MO
  • Pamala S. (Robert) Seipp
  • Rhonda L. McGowan of Dallas, TX
•  Four grandchildren
  • Justin (Courtney) Adams
  • Danielle (Aaron) Pinkel
  • Taylor Seipp
  • Neill McGowan
•  Four great grandchildren
  • Camryn Adams
  • Liliahna Pinkel
  • Memphis Pinkel
  • Juliette Pinkel

He is also survived by:

• Janice’s children
  • Tami (Paul) Werries
  • Tierney (Tim) Brumfiel
  • Mark (Brenda) Henkel
• Their eight grandchildren
  • Kary Henkel
  • Alex Khoury
  • Sydnee Khoury
  • Shea Brumfiel
  • TJ Brumfiel
  • Paige Brumfiel
  • Alyssa Brumfiel
  • Jessica Brumfiel
• Three great grandchildren
  • Dallas Long
  • Danielle Long
  • Dylan Long

Memorials: Memorials may be made to the St. Matthew Church

Funeral: A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, August 11, 2023 at Valhalla Gardens of Memory.