Knights
recognize area member for 50 yrs. of service
It was in 1957 that Berdan became a 3rd Degree Knight in New Ulm. In 1976, he
transferred to St. Michael's Knights of Columbus Council No. 7051 in
Berdan is a Fourth Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus
St. Peter Assembly and is a Life Honorary Member of the Knights of Columbus
Order. Through the years he has served as recorder, treasurer, financial
secretary, Deputy Grand Knight, and Grand Knight and council trustee. He has
dedicated many hours not only with his duties in the officer roles of the
Council but also has been very involved in the many programs and very dedicated
with volunteering his time. He's been involved in the many fraternal programs,
fund raisers, youth activities, and whatever the Council is involved with.
Berdan joins two other St. Michael's K of C members - Don G.
Pinske Sr., Honorary Life Membership and 57 years K
of C membership, and the late Fr. Richard G. Bonin,
St. Michael's Council Chaplin and Honorary Life Membership and 63 years K of C
membership.
The Knights of Columbus
marked their 125th anniversary on