Walter Bernhold, 90, died Aug. 31, 2011, at VNA Hospice House, Vero Beach.
He was born in Java, Dutch East Indies, and lived in Vero Beach for 17 years, coming from Long Island, N.Y.
He was a graduate of the Merchant Marine Academy, Java.
Survivors include his wife, Freddie Dudding-Bernhold, of Vero Beach; daughter, Catherine Procaccini, of Long Island; stepdaughters, Danni Kegaries, of Hollywood Hills, Calif., and Lynn Dudding-Back, of Orlando; sister, Hannah Brenkman-Bernhold, of Arnhem, Netherlands; half sisters, Maarta and Leis, both of the Netherlands; and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his son, Edward Walter Bernhold.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice Foundation, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960.
A celebration of life will be at a later date.
Arrangements are by Strunk Funeral Home and Crematory, Vero Beach.
A guestbook is available at www.strunkfuneralhome.com.