RIP Bernard Schreiner

Bernard Schreiner, founder of one of the most well-known restaurants in Wisconsin, Schreiner's, in Fond du Lac, has passed away. From BizTimes.com:

Bernard H. Schreiner, 85, founder of the popular Schreiner’s Restaurant in Fond du Lac, has passed away.

Schreiner died at the St. Francis Home on Dec. 16, 2009, according to the Fond du Lac Reporter.
He was born on Aug. 31, 1924, in Woodville, Wis., a son of the late Albert P. Schreiner and Regina Vogds Schreiner. On Aug. 9, 1947, he married Maureen Showell at St. Mary Catholic Church, Fond du Lac. He was a member of Holy Family Parish, Fond du Lac.

Schreiner owned and operated restaurants in Marinette and Fond du Lac for 50 years. He was a member and past president of the Wisconsin Restaurant Association, which named him Restaurateur of the Year in 1976.

“Bernie was larger than life and humble. Not many folks could be both,” said Paul Cunningham, the current owner of Schreiner’s Restaurant, which is a popular stop for southeastern Wisconsin residents on their way to Wisconsin’s northwoods.

I remember going to Schreiner's on trips to and from the castle, either with my folks, or more often, with my grandparents. The place holds some good memories of good times and good meals. I always enjoyed the homelike atmosphere we enjoyed from the staff there.