OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. –– Jerry Bernardy, 75, a long time supporter of UM Men and scouting, died Dec. 3, 2010.

The Oklahoma UM Foundation established an endowment fund for scouting ministry in his honor after he retired from the Foundation Board of Trustees.

As a certified lay speaker, he enjoyed speaking to congregations across Oklahoma. He was actively involved in various community organizations, including Oklahoma Goodwill, American Cancer Society, and Rotary International. He had the distinction of being named a Paul Harris Fellow with Rotary.

A 1959 graduate of Oklahoma City University, he was an Oklahoma City banker for 35 years and served as senior vice president and trust officer.