Bernard's Country Inn

In Loving Memory of Bernard

Bernd “Bernard” Kurzawa, age 83 of Stevens Point passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Friday May 6, 2022.

Bernard was born in Berlin Germany on October 30th, 1938, to Hans Hugo Max and Hildegard (Reinecke). Bernard grew up in Berlin and completed an apprenticeship at the Hotel Adlon. After completing his apprenticeship, he and his family were able to escape East Germany and he moved to Frankfurt to work at the InterContinental Frankfurt Hotel. In 1966, he moved to Chicago to work for the Mid-America Club. After fulfilling his obligations to them, he later worked at the Drake Hotel, Café de Paris, and then became Front of House manager at The Pl***oy Club.

In 1972 while working in Chicago he met his future wife, Irene. They married 6 months later. After a year together they decided to open their own restaurant in Stevens Point. In October 1973, Bernard’s Continental Restaurant was opened. Bernard’s was open 44 years; Bernard’s was known for international cuisine. He won many awards over the years and in 1994 was named Wisconsin Restauranteur of the Year. Bernard was also actively involved in the Wisconsin Restaurant Association, which he served as president of in 1998. Bernard also believed in reinstalling the importance of apprenticeships and served on and helped create the Wisconsin Restaurant Association Education foundation as well as served on the Wisconsin State Apprenticeship Advisory Council. Bernard’s closed in May of 2017.

In addition to his love for cooking, Bernard loved spending time at their condominium in the Dominican Republic. Going on walks with his dogs Tessa and Duke. He also had a zest for knowledge about science and the universe and loved science fiction.

He is survived by his loving family: wife Irene, sons Eric, Kurt (Sarah) and grandson Kellan. Preceded in death by his brother Hans, son Joseph.

Visitation will be held at The Beloved Community Church, 900 Brilowski Rd, Stevens Point, from 10am-12pm Friday May 13th with a service to follow.

The Pisarski Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.pisarskifuneralhome.com

In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a memorial contribution in Bernd’s memory are encouraged to do so to the Wisconsin Restaurant Association Education Foundation. https://www.wirestaurant.org/donate1.html

I will always love you Dad.

After 44 amazing and memorable years Bernard's is closing it's doors. Thank you to all our wonderful friends, customers, and employees who have helped make this such a wonderful run. We can not thank you enough for all you have given and done for us. We wish you all the best and hope to see you all again from the other side of the bar and kitchen. Now its finally time for Bernard and Irene to have some sand between their toes, a cocktail in their hand and to get some long deserved rest. We now have 44 years of memories to cherish forever. From the bottom of our hearts thank you all for making this possible.
Sincerely Bernard, Irene, and Eric.

Join us for our famous Easter Sunday Brunch!!!
Sunday April 16th 11am - 2pm
Carved Leg of Lamb, Carved Roast Beef, Carved Ham
Over 15 different handmade European Pastries by Bernard
and much, much more!!
Adults $23.95 Children 10&under $9.25
Please make reservations to guarantee seating

All items offered on Brunch:
Carved Roast Beef, Carved Roast Leg of Lamb, Carved Baked Ham,
BBQ Pork, Stuffed Tilapia, Meatballs in Caper Sauce, BBQ Meatballs, Meat Strudel, Quiche Lorraine, Roast Chicken, Brats and Sauerkraut, Beef Stroganoff, Mashed Potatoes, Rice Pilaf, Potato Pancakes, Shrimp Stir Fry, Stuffing, Mixed Vegetables, Bacon, Scrambled Eggs, Spatzel, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, Chicken Curry Salad, Seafood Salad, Ham Salad, Fruit Salad, Deviled Eggs, Cucumber Salad, Pate Maison, Chef Salad, Fresh Vegetables, Pickles,
Apple Strudel, Tiramisu, Black Forest Torte, Kahlua Torte, Cheesecake, Rum Balls, Chocolate Mousse, Napoleon Torte, Eclairs, Strawberry Tarts, Chocolate Dipped Strawberries, Creme Puff Swans, Dobusch Torte, Raspberry Truffle Torte, Chocolate Walnut Torte, Pastry Easter Eggs.

Join us for our famous Easter Sunday Brunch!!!
Sunday April 16th 11am - 2pm
Carved Leg of Lamb, Carved Roast Beef, Carved Ham
Over 20 different handmade European Pastries by Bernard
and much, much more!!
Adults $23.95 Children 10&under $9.25
Please make reservations to guarantee seating

Friday March 17th
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Bernard's!!!
Serving: Lamb and Beef Irish Stew $15.95
Corned Beef and Cabbage $17.25
Irish cream of potato soup with bacon $3.95

Friday March 17th
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Bernard's!!!
Serving: Lamb and Beef Irish Stew $15.95
Corned Beef and Cabbage $17.25
Irish cream of potato soup with bacon $3.95

Valentine's Day
Beef Wellington for two carved tableside
Beef tenderloin coated with duxelles (onions, mushrooms, and shallots) wrapped in puff pastry and accompanied with a Bordelaise sauce. Served with Duchess potatoes and mixed vegetables. $58.95 per couple
Available Saturday Feb 11th and Valentine's Day Feb 14th
To guarantee a Beef Wellington please make a reservation

Valentine's Day
Beef Wellington for two carved tableside
Beef tenderloin coated with duxelles (onions, mushrooms, and shallots) wrapped in puff pastry and accompanied with a Bordelaise sauce. Served with Duchess potatoes and mixed vegetables. $58.95 per couple
Available Saturday Feb 11th and Valentine's Day Feb 14th
To guarantee a Beef Wellington please make a reservation

New Year's Eve Menu!!
Serving 5pm-9pm
Reservations required for guaranteed seating

New Year's Celebration
Live Music Dec. 30 & 31!!!!!

Friday December 30th:
Dig Deep: 8 pm
Dead Horses: 9 pm
Horseshoes & Hand Grenades: 10 pm (2 sets!)

Saturday December 31st:
Art Stevenson & High Water: 8 pm
Sloppy Joe: 10 pm
Horseshoes & Hand Grenades: 12 am

Tickets available and more information available at:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2699428