Jackie Kalmes
My husband and I were fortunate to meet Bernie through my sister, Darlin and the Ice House Theatre. When we would visit the theatre over the years, many a time we found him scaling a tall ladder or wielding a hammer as he helped build the sets for various productions. He always greeted us with a happy outlook and funny joke. He had a sharp memory and would tell us amazing stories. There are some people who leave a mark on your life, Bernie was one of those people. I was so grateful for his volunteer work at the Ice House because he helped my sister launch hundreds of wonderful plays. He became a member of our family and we will miss his jovial spirit. Bless you Bernie.
Jackie Kalmes & Mark Tobolski