Background
Berentsen, Fern Florence was born on December 31, 1927 in Hartland, Wisconsin, United States. Daughter of Claude Clarence and Aurelia Catherine (Bong) Smith.
Berentsen, Fern Florence was born on December 31, 1927 in Hartland, Wisconsin, United States. Daughter of Claude Clarence and Aurelia Catherine (Bong) Smith.
Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition, University of Wisconsin, 1950.
Dietetic intern, Christ Hospital, Cincinnati, 1950-1951; consultant dietitian, Mercy Hospital, Milwaukee, 1953-1957; assistant dietitian, Waukesha (Wisconsin) Memorial Hospital, 1957-1962; consultant dietitian, River Hills Nursing Home, Pewaukee, Wisconsin, 1962-1963; dir.food service, Community Memorial Hospital, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, 1963-1978; clinical dietitian, Falls Medical Group, Menomonee Falls, 1978-1983.
Alderman, 9th district, City of Waukesha, 1983-1993, council president, 1991-1992. Member American Dietetic Association, American Association of University Women (board directors College Woman's Club Milwaukee 1990-1994), Waukesha Toastmistress Club (president 1975), Woman's Club Wisconsin, Oconomowoc Golf Club (president Ladies League 1995).
Married Richard Albert Berentsen, September 22, 1951. Children: Thomas Richard, Craig Thomas.