United States Navy 1970 - 1976: Hospitalman Second Class (HM2)
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Apprenticeship 1977- 1981; 1st Place, 1981 Indiana UBJCA Apprentice Competition: Journeyman Carpenter and Cabinetmaker
Indiana University (South Bend, IN) - 1984: Bachelor of Science in Economics (BS)
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law (Cleveland, OH) - 1987: Juris Doctor (JD)
Temple University (Philadelphia, PA) - 2004: Master of Laws (LLM) in Trial Advocacy

St. Casimir School (K - 7); Our Lady of Hungary School (8th grade). Both schools located in South Bend, IN

Three brothers: Ernest Edward Jr., Kenneth John and Gerald "Scooter" Joseph. Ernes Edward 's obit: Feb. 15, 1953 - July 5, 2020

NORTH LIBERTY, IN - Ernest “Ernie” Berzai, 67, passed away on July 5, 2020. Ernie was born in South Bend, Indiana on February 15, 1953 to Ernest and Lorraine (Wrobleski) Berzai. Ernie was a lifelong resident of the South Bend, Indiana area where he lived with his wife and his three sons. He was a former President and member of the D.F.V. German Club until its closure in 2009. He enjoyed spending time fishing, golfing, working on his motorcycles, spending time with his dogs, and feeding his backyard birds. Ernie was an expert horseshoe player and ran a friendly league for many years. He was a founding member of the Turkey Bowl in 1966.

Ernie was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Edward Berzai and his mother, Lorraine (Wrobleski) Berzai. He is survived by his wife, Nancy (Overlease) Berzai; brothers, Patrick (Denise) Berzai, Kenny (Kathi) Berzai, and Jerry (Lori) Berzai; and his sons, Ernest (Adrienne) Berzai, Scott (Stephanie) Berzai, and Kevin Berzai.