Karl Ives Berning (June 10, 1911 – September 26, 2005) was an American politician, actor, and writer. Born in

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, Berning graduated from Kirkland High School in

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. He received his college degree from

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and studied business administration at

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, and

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. Berning lived with his wife and family in

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. He wrote a book: 'The Life and Times of Karl Berning, The Early Years' and was involved with community theatre. Berning as West Deerfield Township supervisor and as township constable. He also served on the

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Board of Commissioners and was chairman of the county board. Berning served as county treasurer for Lake County and was a

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. He served in the

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from 1967 to 1983. In 1983, Berning and his wife moved to

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. He continued to be involved with the Republican Party while living in Florida. Berning died in

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.'Karl Ives Berning-obituary,' Chicago Tribune, October 2, 2005

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* 1911 births 2005 deaths Politicians from Seattle People from Deerfield, Illinois People from Fort Myers, Florida Blackburn College (Illinois) alumni Lake Forest College alumni University of Illinois Chicago Northwestern University alumni Male actors from Illinois Writers from Illinois Writers from Seattle Florida Republicans Illinois Republicans County commissioners in Illinois Illinois state senators 20th-century American politicians {{Illinois-statesenator-stub