Howard Bernatz, age 99, of Decorah, passed away on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, surrounded by family at WinnMed in Decorah. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, at First Lutheran Church, 604 W Broadway Street, Decorah, with Pastor Mike Wilker presiding. Burial will be in Phelps Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be held from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday morning at the church. Helms Funeral Home is handling t…
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