ree in journalism. He received the bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in 1970. Following graduation, his first job took him to Hartford, where he worked as editor of the Hartford Times-Press before returning home in 1972, to work with his mother, Marie Berner. Fred was the last of a long line of Berners to lead the Antigo Daily Journal from its beginnings in 1905. All of them, including Fred, were leaders in the community and dedicated to publishing a quality newspaper. Fred was especially proud of being one of the leaders of the United Way campaign in Antigo. He served on the Wisconsin Newspaper Association Board of directors for many years and was a longtime member of the board of directors of the M & I Bank, While Fred loved being a journalist-with his camera always within reach-he enjoyed helping others in a "behind the scenes" way. He did not seek attention with his generosity and he lived a modest yet vibrant life, filled with Kay Schroeder, family, friends and fun. Frederick A. Berner was born in Antigo on May 15, 1948, to Artemas and Marie (Flynn) Berner. At the time, his father was publisher of the Antigo Daily Journal, the position he held until his death in 1963, when Fred's mother, Marie, took the helm of the paper. Fred became publisher upon his mother's death in August, 2011. Fred was a graduate of Antigo High School with the class of 1966. He was honored with the Distinguished Alumnus Award in 2013, offering remarks at the commencement ceremony. Survivors, in addition to Kay Schroeder, include his sister, Mary Jo Berner, Eagle River; niece, Betsy Ross, Denmark; nephews, Russell F. (Deborah) Ross, Jacksonville Beach, Fla., John Ross (Stephanie), DePere, Flynn and Fletcher Ross, Nashville,Tenn.; and his Antigo Daily Journal family. Visitation will be held at the Bradley Funeral Home Friday, Nov. 29 from 3 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 30 from 9 to 10 a.m. A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. John Catholic Church in Antigo with Rev. Charles Hoffmann officiating.