Bernard Frederick "Bernie" Beranek, 81 of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at Wheatland Manor in Wheatland. Celebration of Life Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 23, 2015 at Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW, where full military rites will be conducted. Burial will be in Cedar Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, February 22, 2015 at Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids. Bernie was born September 19, 1933 in West Branch, the son of Fred and Carrie (Zach) Beranek. He graduated from Wilson High School - Cedar Rapids in 1951. After graduation, he joined the United States AirForce serving four years where he taught mechanics of jet engines. He married his high school sweetheart Yvonne Kruse on December 26, 1952 in Cedar Rapids. Bernie and Yvonne owned and operated the Coast to Coast Store and Marine/Snowmobile Department on 16th Avenue (Czech Village) in Cedar Rapids from 1956 until 1975. Bernie had a near fatal accident in 1971, but with the help of the family and friends continued to persevere. He received his real estate license in 1976, and later became a real estate appraiser. Bernie and Yvonne were involved with the Shueyville United Methodist Church for many years, and through their donations helped fund many church expansions. He was proud of his development projects, which included Cumberland Ridge overlooking Coralville Lake and Indian Hills near Sandy Beach. They spent winters in Port Isabel, Texas where he was able to fish nearly everyday. Besides fishing, he enjoyed trapshooting, golfing, boating, skiing, camping, traveling, and spending time with his family, especially the grandchildren. Bernie is survived by his children Joni (Gary) King of Eldridge, Terry (Fran Smith) Beranek of Cedar Rapids, and Cindy Beranek of Robins; four grandchildren Corey (Stacie) King of Chicago, Kristi (Nick) Cummins of Newton, Chad Hoeger of Toddville and Carrie Hoeger of Robins; two step-grandchildren Jenny (Rick) Rigel and Lynn (Karen) Smith; four great-grandchildren Colin, Allyson, Kylie and Hayden; two step-great-grandchildren Alexander and Mason; his sister Nadine "Deanie" (Larry) Young of Solon; a half-brother David Beranek of Livonia, Missouri; three nephews and one niece. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Yvonne, and a half-brother Donnie Beranek. Memorials may be directed to the family.