Bernhardt Reunion 1989 - Were you there?

JC Bernhardt Family Reunion - August 1, 2010

Dear Bernhardt Cousins,
August is coming soon and I am looking forward to seeing you at the reunion on August 1. We have a full weekend of activities arranged and hope that you plan on joining us for all or part of it. Please drop me an email and let me know if your family might be interested in participating in the different activities. We don't want to overbook it there is no interest.
I hope that you have been enjoying the JC Bernhardt blog. I If you haven't seen it please check it out at www.jcbernhardt.blogspot.com. I know you'll learn a lot about your family. We will keep you updated on our plans for the reunion there.
Saturday, July 31
3:00 – Lazy 5 Ranch; The Lazy 5 Ranch is an exotic animal drive thru park that offers a 3.5 mile safari. You will have the opportunity to view over 750 animals from six different continents. You can see these animals from the safety of your own car or call for reservations on their horse drawn wagons. This is a drive-through experience unique to North Carolina. The site also includes a petting zoo and historic animal barn. A group rate of $5/person over 1 year old, + $2.50 for the wagon ride is available for groups of 15 or more. This is a great activity for the kids and adults alike, a wonderful opportunity to meet some Bernhardts your age. http://www.lazy5ranch.com/index.htm
6:00 – Dinner at Gary's Barbeque in China Grove.
Sunday, August 1
10:30 – Worship Service at St. Paul's Lutheran Church the home church of your ancestors. The Bernhardts will be recognized for their many contributions to the church through the years. Let's have a great showing!
12:00 – Covered Dish Luncheon in the Fellowship Hall of St. Paul's Lutheran Church.
12:00 Meet and greet your family. Treasure Hunt. 12:30 Lunch 1:00 Business Meeting and Entertainment
2:30 – Rowan Museum; Exhibits include: Civil War and Confederate Prison which includes letters, weapons, items from the arsenal located in Rowan County, and artifacts from the Salisbury Confederate prison including original lithographs done by prisoners; Commerce and Professional Life including artifacts from advertising, finance, medical, general stores, distilleries, hotels and more; Country Life and Early Trade including a Nissen covered wagon used in traveling the Great Wagon Road to settle Rowan County. Other exhibits include Granite and Quarry displays, Carpenter’s tools, and Blacksmith items, also tools related to wheel-making and Field and Forest tools. Contributions accepted. http://www.rowanmuseum.org/

It's All Relative

Can you help me identify these beautiful children? They are among the Bernhardt family pictures but unidentified.

Carlyn Earnhardt Bernhardt 1917 - 2010

Carlyn Earnhardt Bernhardt June 04, 2010


Carlyn Earnhardt Bernhardt, 93, of Salisbury, passed away Friday, June 4, 2010 at Genesis Health Care.
Born March 11, 1917 in Rowan County, she was the daughter of the late Hannah Hartman Earnhardt and John Benjamin Earnhardt. She was a graduate of Granite Quarry High School and Salisbury Business College.
Mrs. Bernhardt was first employed with F & M Bank as a stenographer in 1936 and was the bank’s first full-time female employee. She worked in a defense plant in Norfolk Navy Yard in Portsmouth, VA, during WW II. She rejoined F & M in 1952. In 1969, she was elected secretary/treasurer and served as secretary to the board of directors prior to her election to the board in 1975. Mrs. Bernhardt retired from F & M Bank in May 1982, with 37 years of service.
She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, where she served as church treasurer, was a member of the church council, Sunday school teacher and choir member. A former Luther League advisor, she served as treasurer for many organizations. Mrs. Bernhardt was an active member of St. Paul's Women of the ELCA, where she was a former president. A life member of the Rowan County 4-H Club, she was the first member from Rowan County to be inducted in the State Honor Club. She was a past president of the Salisbury-Rowan Association of Insurance Women and past secretary of the women’s division of the N.C. Banker’s Association.
Preceding her in death was her husband, Walter Albert “Bud” Bernhardt, who died January 8, 1997; and two grandchildren Ryan and Allison Bernhardt.
Survivors include three sons Michael (Mike) Bernhardt (Brenda) of Mooresville, John Bernhardt of Tyler, TX; Stephen Bernhardt (Cathi) of Oakton, VA; four grandchildren Wendy Nichols (Scott), Ashley Williams (Matt), Dr. Chad Bernhardt, Sean Bernhardt (Stacy); and two great-grandchildren, Reagan Nichols and Laird Williams.

Visitation: 6-8:00 PM – Friday, June 11, 2010 at Lyerly Funeral Home.
Service: 11:00 AM – Saturday, June 12, 2010 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Floyd Bost officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Memorials: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 205 St. Paul’s Church Road, Salisbury, NC 28146.

Bernhardt Dairy - Who Ran It?

Keep it in the Family

It's been suggested that we should list businesses of family members. If we need services or products that a family member could supply then we could "Keep it in the Family."

If you would like to be listed on the website with your business information, email it to me at kmacc@carolina.rr.com and I will list it under "Keep it in the Family."

Information to include: Your name; business name; services or products; website; contact info.

Such as:
Liz Miller,CDA; Artful Endeavors; Decorative Artist, http://artfulendeavors.net/ ; 919-847-4101.