Carl Berner
| Carl Berner | |
|---|---|
| File:Carl Berner.jpgCarl Berner.jpg Berner in 2004 | |
| Born | Carl James Berner January 27, 1902 Stuttgart, Württemberg, Germany |
| 💀Died | January 7, 2013 (aged 110 years, 346 days) New York City, United StatesJanuary 7, 2013 (aged 110 years, 346 days) |
| 🏡 Residence | New York City |
| 🏳️ Nationality | German, American |
| 💼 Occupation | Civic activist and toymaker |
| Known for | Being a supercentenarian |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Margaret Berner (m.1936–1987, her death) |
| 👶 Children | 1 |
Carl James Berner (January 27, 1902 – January 7, 2013[1]) was a German-born American supercentenarian, civic activist, and former toymaker.[2][3]
Early life and career[edit]
Carl James Berner was born in Stuttgart, then in the Kingdom of Württemberg in the German Empire, on January 27, 1902.[2] After his parents died from tuberculosis, his maternal grandmother moved him to France.[2] In 1912, his paternal grandmother moved him back to Germany.[2] In school, Carl studied mechanical manufacturing, among other things.[2] In 1928, he left Germany and moved to the United States.[2] His first job in the United States was as the Night Building Superintendent at the Chrysler Building.[2] He was offered by the U.S. government to become a foreign agent in 1933, but he rejected their offer.[2] During the Great Depression, Berner created a toy-making business which later became a large success.[2] Businesses and younger workers sought advice from him in regards to toy-making throughout his career.[2]
Personal life and later life[edit]
Berner married Margaret, a woman of Scandinavian descent, in 1936, and had a daughter named Emily, who lived with her father.[2][3] In 1938, Berner and Margaret moved to Middle Village, where he lived when he died.[3] Berner was an active participant in the Juniper Park Civic Association for over 60 years.[2] Berner walked two miles daily on average, which he said, along with his willingness to help others, was the secret to his longevity.[2]
Berner died in New York City on January 7, 2013, a few weeks before his 111th birthday.
References[edit]
- ↑ "Carl Berner, Queens supercentenarian and civic leader, dies at 110". Daily News. Retrieved January 8, 2013.
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 "The Amazing Mr. Berner...At 107 He Makes Yet Another Comeback". JuniperCivic. Retrieved September 7, 2012.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Tantongco, Jano (March 19, 2010). "At 108, Still Pulsing With Vigor". The New York Times. Retrieved September 7, 2012.
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