ROBERT M. BERNINGER

BERNINGER, Robert M. 71, of Waltham, formerly of Reading, passed away peacefully July 11, 2016 after a long struggle with lung disease. He was born in Boston, Ma., December 8, 1944 to Melvin and Elizabeth Berninger of Reading, Ma. A welder by trade, he was known for his colorful welders hats, his humor and his loud, contagious laugh. He is survived by his daughter Elizabeth, grandson Anthony, his sister Marjorie Schell and husband James, his nieces, Kimberly Schell, Jaime Gagnon and their families. Services will be private. www.spencerfuneralservice.com - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/bostonglobe/obituary