Bernie graduated in 1955 from Cooper Township High School in Lance and earned his bachelor and master's degrees in education from Penn State University. He served in the US Army from 1958 to 1960. Bernie was a former high school industrial arts teacher and along with his wife were Independent Business Owners.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 49 years, Carol Lee (Michaels) Kask, one son, J. Todd Kask (and his wife, Kellie) of Etters, two daughters; Janese Carol Shenk (and her husband, Joe) of Shermans Dale and Kara Ingrid Pifer (and her husband, Mark) of Carlisle, two grandchildren; Jarrett Kask and Michael Pifer and several nieces and nephews. Bernie was preceded in death by two sisters; Alma "Holly" Rasdorf and Nancy Elias and one brother, Rev. Dr. Raymond Kask.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 27, 2012, at 1:30 p.m. in the Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, 630 S. Hanover St., Carlisle, with Rev. Timothy Wheeler officiating. Burial with military honors by Cumberland County Honor Guard will be in Cumberland Valley Memorial Gardens, Carlisle. Viewing will be held on Tuesday from 12:00 noon until time of services. Memorial contributions may be made to Celtic Healthcare of Carlisle, Suite 100, 220 Wilson St., Carlisle, PA 17013.