Vulcan – Kerry "Buzz" Berdinner, 73, of Vulcan, MI, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, at his home.

He was born on August 3, 1952, in Iron Mountain, MI to the late Thomas and Mardell (Thorsen) Berdinner.

He was a graduate of Kingsford High School, class of 1971. He married Lisa Lake on February 11, 1995.

He loved hunting, fishing, and playing horseshoes. He played for Partanens ringers. He loved fixing things. If he put his mind to it, he could fix anything. He enjoyed woodworking and built a beautiful curio cabinet and gun cabinet. He enjoyed coaching girls' softball for his daughters.

He is survived by his loving wife, Lisa Berdinner; sons, Joshua Smith, Jason Berdinner, Brandon (Crystal) Berdinner, and Jamie Berdinner; daughters, Brooklyn (Neil) Taylor, Jessica (Tim Carter) Smith, Samantha (Nick) Harvath; brother, Mark (Jeanne) Berdinner; sister, Jean (Keith) Legault; several grandchildren; and great-grandchildren; aunt, Jean Brouillette; sisters-in-law, Linda Robinson, Lisa Lake, Rose Scott, and Sandra (Don) Powalka; brother-in-law, Jerry Lake; a special friend who he considered a son, Don Koerner; and his special grand pup, Finn, who he loved spending time with.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Frank; and mother-in-law, Beverly Lake.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 until 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, January 22, 2025, at Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron Mountain, MI. A Celebration of Buzz's life will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, at the funeral home with Pastor Jim Danielson officiating. Burial will take place at Norway Township Cemetery.

Friends may leave condolences and tributes to Buzz's family online at www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com

The family has chosen Jacobs Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Iron Mountain, MI, to honor Buzz's legacy of life.