Bernie J. Bambas

CLERGY
Pastor Mary-Lee Lint
MUSIC
Organist ~ Diane Bryan
Soloist ~ Lisa Knoll
"Beyond the Sunset"
Congregational Hymns
"On Eagle's Wings"
"Hymn of Promise"
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
Members of the Tyndall V.F.W.
Members of the Tyndall Volunteer Fire Department
URNBEARER
Mark Szymanski
COLOR GUARD
Simek-Ptak V.F.W. Post #6895
Bernie J. Bambas was born on February 6, 1916 on a farm near Tyndall to Frank and Stella (Benesh) Bambas.  He attended two rural schools and Tyndall High School. He served 18 months in the Civilian Conservation Corps and enlisted in the Army in 1941. Bernie served 4 ½ years with the 34th Red Bull Division as a Medical Technician in the European Theater of Operations.  He was awarded a Bronze Star and Purple Heart during combat action in Italy and Africa. Bernie was united in marriage to Doris Szymanski on November 7, 1946 in Yankton, South Dakota.  He was a carpenter for 12 years before starting Bambas Construction, which he operated until his retirement in 1986. Bernie built many of the existing homes in the Tyndall area.  He was a member of the United Methodist Church, the Tyndall V.F.W., and a 24-year member of the Tyndall Fire Department, Elliot Hose Company #1. He enjoyed hunting (especially geese), fishing, gardening and golf. Bernie died on Thursday, April 17, 2008 at the Good Samaritan Society of Tyndall at the age of 92 years, 2 months and 11 days.
Bernie is survived by his wife, Doris Bambas of Tyndall; one brother, Marvin (Barbara) Bambas of Chino, California; a brother-in-law, Pete Szymanski of Tyndall; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Stella Bambas, a brother, Frank Bambas, Jr., and two sisters, Florence and Eleanor.