Berner, KennethKenneth Berner, Appleton, age 80, died Saturday, May 6, 2017 at Rennes Health Center. He was born on November 19, 1936 to the late Larry and Hilda (Deimer) Berner in Appleton. Ken graduated from St. Mary's in Menasha and owned the Camera Exchange for 48 years. He served in the Army Reserves and was a member of the Appleton Elks, attaining the rank of Exalted Ruler. Ken also served as Commodore at the Appleton Yacht Club and loved hunting in Colorado and Wyoming. He was an avid Packer fan and was a season ticket holder since the 1950's. Ken spent many enjoyable cottage weekends at Maiden Lake. He also helped collect maple sap with the Valitchka's for decades, enjoying the friendship of his fellow "sap slaves." Ken will be missed by his wife of 28 years, Ruth "Cookie" Berner; special friend, Alice; and especially the McDonald Gang. He is further survived by his sister, Sandy Berner of Santa Monica, CA; many in-laws, nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at ST. THOMAS MORE PARISH (1810 N. McDonald St. Appleton) beginning at 9:00 a.m. until time of Mass at 11:00 a.m. The Rev. Gerald Falk will officiate. Committal St. Mary of the Lakes in Lakewood, WI. To sign the guest book, please visit oconnellfh.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to .A special thank you to Dr. William Conkright and the entire staff at Fox Valley Hematology and Oncology and to the exceptional, caring team from Affinity Visiting Nurses and Hospice. Also, thank you to Cliff - you've soothed his soul with your beautiful songs.