A DEATH
HAS OCCURRED
april 12, 1941 – september 30, 2025
Philip R. Berninger, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, September 30th, 2025. He was the son of the late Raymond and Louise (Foertsch) Berninger.
He was a graduate in 1959 of Western Hills High School and its COS fraternity.
Philip worked as a printer for American Book Co. and C.J. Krehbiel Co. He was a member of the Wester Hills Masonic Lodge since 1965 and the Scottish Rite since 1987. Philip enjoyed the ocean and beach and spent most of his leisure time boating and water tubing on the river or lake. Over the years he loved his 3 little dogs (big man-little dogs) and cherished time spent with his friends, many from kindergarten, high school, work, and new friends he met later.
He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 60 years, Pamela Knosp Berninger, and loving daughter, Colleen Jones, his brother Roger (Barbara) Berninger and sister-in-law, Linda Preziose. Philip is also survived by his nieces and nephews, Jason (Sara) Berninger, Mark (Taylor) Berninger, Brian (Julie) Berninger, Bethany (Peter) Ems, Laura (Bob) Scudder, Debbie Meyers, Jim Howard, and Brian (Connie) Howard.
Philip was preceded in death by his parents, and nieces and nephew, Mel Achtermeyer, Lisa Neeley, Susan Howard, Linda George, and Kathy Patendaude.
Memorial contributions in honor of Philip can be made to the Western Hills/Cheviot Lodge at P.O Box 58306 Cincinnati, OH 45258 or to Matthew 25 Ministries at 11060 Kenwood Rd, Blue Ash, OH 45242.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 7th, 2025 from 10:00-11:00am at the Arlington Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 2155 Compton Road, Cincinnati, OH 45231 (Follow the BLUE line). A Masonic Service and Funeral Service will follow at 11:00am at the funeral home. Burial will take place at 12:00pm at the Arlington Memorial Gardens.
Tuesday, October 7th, 2025 from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
The Arlington Memorial Gardens Funeral Home
Tuesday, October 7th, 2025 at 11:00 AM
The Arlington Memorial Gardens Funeral Home
Tuesday, October 7th, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The Arlington Memorial Gardens
“Pam, May God be with you to give you guidance and strength during the years ahead. Phil will be missed by so many friends and family. May he rest in Jesus’ arms. I hope to see you in Florida this winter. You are loved, Lucy Lovett Unit #205”
10/07/2025
“Pam, I am so sorry for your loss. Phil was a super guy. See you in Florida this winter💔😘 Love Paula”
10/07/2025
“Pam and family .we will miss seeing Phil in Florida . Phil, was such a nice person .May our Blessings help you through this days to come God Bless”
10/06/2025
“Pam and family , Keith and I are so very sorry to hear of Phil’s passing .Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult times. We have many fond memories of the times at Holiday Travel Park . Keith and Linda ,”
10/06/2025
“Uncle Phil was such a kind and happy person! He and Aunt Pam were married when I was twelve years old and they were just like the wedding cake topper-Beaming:) He was always there for her and she was always there for him….the way it’s supposed to be. God bless and keep Pam and Colleen. We love you. Bob and Laura”
10/06/2025
“Pam and Colleen We are so sorry to hear of Phil’s passing. We met Phil in Pam in 2008 at the Cabana Restaurant on the Ohio River, whereTerry and Carol Hayms introduced us. We have been good friends ever since that day. We loved to hear Phil’s story’s about boating on the Ohio River and also about the dogs he had over the years. Phil told some great stories about his past. We will miss him very much, especially in Florida’ s Holiday Travel Park where we spent time together, playing board games, talking about dogs, boating ,politics and problems in life (and as alway, his teasing Pam story’s on the ride down).. Rest well our friend and may your eternal boat ride be trouble free. Doug and Sharon”
10/05/2025
“Fond memories of a childhood spent with my cousins. Phil taught me how to water ski on the Ohio, ( only about 600 tries!! ) He always had me laughing. My heartfelt condolences to Pam, Coleen, Roger and family. He will be missed”
10/05/2025
“Love you dad ❤️”
10/02/2025
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