Carl Berner (supercentenarian)
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| Born | Carl James Berner January 27, 1902 Stuttgart, Württemberg, Germany |
| Died | January 7, 2013 (aged Script error: The function "age_generic" does not exist.) New York, New York, USA |
| Cause of death | Natural causes |
| Residence | New York, New York, USA |
| Nationality | German, American |
| Occupation | Civic activist and toymaker |
| Known for | Being a supercentenarian |
| Spouse(s) | Margaret Berner (February 1915-June 1987) m.1936–1987 (her death) |
| Children | Emily Berner (born September 23, 1943) |
Carl James Berner (January 27, 1902 – January 7, 2013[1]) was a German-born American supercentenarian,[2] civic activist, and former toymaker.[3] Before his death he was considered the second-oldest living American man whose age had been verified behind James McCoubrey. In fact, he was the third-oldest because Salustiano Sanchez was certified afterwards.[2][4] He had also been the oldest living man in New York City for at least the last two years of his life.[5]
Early life and career
Carl James Berner was born in Stuttgart, then in the Kingdom of Württemberg in the German Empire, on January 27, 1902.[3] After his parents died from tuberculosis, his maternal grandmother moved him to France.[3] In 1912, his paternal grandmother moved him back to Germany.[3] In school, Carl studied mechanical manufacturing, among other things.[3] In 1928, he left Germany and moved to the United States.[3] His first job in the United States was as the Night Building Superintendent at the Chrysler Building.[3] He was offered by the U.S. government to become a foreign agent in 1933, but he rejected their offer.[3] During the Great Depression, Berner created a toy-making business which later became a large success.[3] Businesses and younger workers sought advice from him in regards to toy-making throughout his career.[3]
Personal life and later life
Berner married Margaret (February 22, 1915-June 1987),[6] a woman of Scandinavian descent, in 1936, and had a daughter named Emily (born September 23, 1943), who lived with her father.[5][3] In 1938, Berner and Margaret moved to Middle Village, where he lived when he died.[5] Berner was an active participant in the Juniper Park Civic Association for over 60 years.[3] Berner walked two miles daily on average, which he said, along with his willingness to help others, was the secret to his longevity.[3]
Death
Berner died in New York City on January 7, 2013, a few weeks before his 111th birthday.
References
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