Bernard(Bernie) Nagengast and his wife Matilda(Tillie),coutesy of Tillie Nagengast
Birth
Bernard C. Nagengast was born in Albany NY on Sept. 29, 1925. He was the son of Emil J. Nagengast and Sophia Dyda Nagengast. He was one of eight children. Bernie has a fraternal twin brother.
Education
Bernie graduated from Christian Brothers Academy in Albany NY
Occupation
Emil and Sophia started Emil J. Nagengast Florist in Albany over 100 years ago. Bernie grew up in the florist business working in it his entire life until he retired in 1986. It is still a family run business today.
Marriage & Children
Bernard Nagengast married Matilda Nicklas in April 1947. Their marriage produced 11 children, 6 boys and 5 girls
Death
Bernard C. Nagengast passed away on December 4, 2009
Additional Media
Matilda and Bernard Nagengast on their honeymoon in NYC on April 17, 1947,courtesy of Tillie Nagengast
The entire Nagengast family together for Thanksgiving in 1990,courtesy of Tillie Nagengast
Bernie at a block party at O'Hanlon's Grove in 1971. He is chatting with Gert and Leonor. courtesy of Bernie Nagengast
Bernie shows Len Sweeney how to Hula-Hoop, courtesy of Bernie Nagengast
Bernie's humerous side,courtesy of Bernie Nagengast
Bernie at the Lake Association's Hawaiian luau at Roemer's camp,courtesy of Willard Osterhout
Bernie dancing with Teri Osterhout at the Plank Roaders club house
The "Tin Man" created by Bernie and given as a raffle prize at the WLIA Dinner Dance at the Haufbrau, courtesy of Bernie Nagengast
Bernie with a table of friends at the Dinner Dance at the Haufbrau, courtesy of Bernie Nagengast
Mr. and Mrs." Wacky Hat" at the WLIA dinner dance at the Haufbrau, courtesy of Bernie Nagengast
Bernie checks out the facilities at the family Day Picnic at O'Hanlons, courtesy of Bernie Nagengast
Bernie with his ever present pipe, courtesy of Bernie Nagengast
Bernie showing how to catch an egg and not wear it, courtesy of Bernie Nagengast
Bernie reading the raffle winner at O'Hanlons,courtesy of Bernie Nagengast
Lee, Gary and Bernie at the WLIA picnic at Osterhouts,courtesy of Bernie Nagengast
Bernie, Ron and Bart at the WLIA picnic at Osterhouts,courtesy of Bernie Nagengast
Bernie with some "Sponge Bob" bird houses he created,courtesy of Tillie Nagengast
The Florist Shop as it appeared on the front of a post card,courtesy of Tillie Nagengast
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