Name: Visitation for Bernard James Schreiber
Start: 2014-07-31T15:00:00.000Z
End: 2014-07-31T18:00:00.000Z
Location: Hill Funeral Home and Cremation Services - Westerville

Schreiber Bernard James Schreiber, 85, Westerville, OH, passed away peacefully surrounded by his six children on July 28, 2014. Bernie was born in Pittsburgh, PA on August 31, 1928 and moved with his wife Fran and six children to Westerville, OH in 1971. Bernie retired as a Depreciation Engineer from Columbia Gas in 1992 after 38 years. Was a graduate of Duquesne University in 1949. Served in the U.S. Army for 2 years during the Korean War. Preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Fran Schreiber and parents Bernard and Alice Schreiber. Survived by children, Gary (Anne) Schreiber of Gahanna, OH, Mary (John) Bronner of Westerville, OH, Joan (Bruce) Rhodes of Charlotte, NC, Beth (Tony) Navarro of Roswell, GA, Greg (Kathy) Schreiber of Pittsburgh, PA and Scot (Diane) Schreiber of Westerville, OH.; grandchildren, Brooke, Kelsey, Dustin, Lauren, Jennica (Alex), Brad (Maggie), Austin (Nicole), Colby, Jake, Abby, Ian, Conor, Katie, Christian, Rae and Paige; great-grandchildren, Miller, Porter, Sawyer and Haines. Bernie loved to travel to visit with family and friends. He especially loved the time spent at the North Carolina beaches. He was a loving and committed father who demonstrated that the "nice guys" actually do finish first! Bernie enjoyed reading books, watching movies, tending to his beautiful gardens, and cheering on his Pittsburgh Steelers and Pittsburgh Pirates. He will be missed dearly by his family and all who had the privilege to call him a friend. As Bernie and Fran would say, "We are Family!" Family will receive friends 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. Thursday at HILL FUNERAL HOME, 220 S. State St., Westerville, OH. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Paul Catholic Church, Westerville. Rev. Fr. Michael Hinterschied Celebrant. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Donations can be made in Bernie's memory to WARM- Westerville Area Resource Ministry http://www.warmwesterville.org/ Condolences can be made at www.HillFuneral.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jul. 29 to Aug. 1, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Bernard Schreiber

17 Entries

Eydie Glasstetter

August 8, 2014

I used to run around Annehust with Fran and Bernie's children. Always a happy home to visit. When I grew up I would see Fran and Bernie at church, they always had a warm hello!
My thoughts and prayers are with all of his family.

Shirley Heineman

August 4, 2014

I just learned today of Bernie's passing. I don't know what the cause of death was, but I wouldn't be surprised if it wasn't from a broken heart from Fran passing not too long ago. Both were the best people EVER!!! Their family should be very proud of them.

August 2, 2014

We LOVED Fran and Bernie... who always were so good and kind and fun and NEVER acted their ages. Although they both will be missed, we're happy that they are together again. Love, Gary & Sue, Cincinnati

August 1, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Bernie was my boss and cohort, and my rider to work. Most of all Bernie was my friend. Larry and Judy Thompson.

July 31, 2014

The world has lost a man of honor, love, and integrity. May all of you be comforted by your vast archive of wonderful memories. Comforting hugs to you all.
Cathryn FridelI
Ipswich, MA

July 31, 2014

You all are in our thoughts and prayers. We were so lucky to know your Mom and Dad. Love from The Richardsons

July 31, 2014

The highest love of all finds its fulfillment not in what it keeps, but in what it gives. Both of your wonderful parents gave me one of my best friends. Your whole family is in my heart and prayers. With much love. Joy

Paul & Ruth Cord

July 30, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family in this time of sorrow. I know Bernie & Fran are looking down on us now.

July 30, 2014

What a wonderful kind and loving man who will be greatly missed .... Our deepest sympathy to the family
Chris and julie Mizer Roswell , GA

Michael Doyle

July 30, 2014

Bernie shared his heart and soul with his lovely wife Fran. They were one and the same and couldn't thrive without each other. They are finally reunited and happy and ever watchful over their family and multitudes of friends. They will be forever missed but they certainly left us all better for knowing them.

In Christ, Lowell & Nancy MacKenzie

July 30, 2014

Your Dad appeared to be a very kind man. That trait was certainly passed down to his children. Sorry for your loss.

Kelly and Brad Rinehart

July 30, 2014

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Joe Wesner

July 30, 2014

Great Man and great family! I have all of you guys in my thoughts and prayers.

Sandra Demler

July 30, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with the family in this time of sorrow.

helen shields

July 30, 2014

The news of your dear father's passing has saddened so many. I was lucky enough to have met both Fran and Bernie and have never forgotten them. They were both a true and special blessing and loved by so many. They will stay in my heart and prayers. My thoughts are with all of the family.

July 29, 2014

I am so sorry for the family's loss of a wonderful man, father, grandfather and friend....he was an awesome man to help raise a family so loving and caring. My heart aches for all of you. I am comforted to know he is with Jesus and Frannie!

July 29, 2014

Bernie has been such an important part of my life, and he will be dearly missed. We are consoled by the fact that he is now with his beloved Fran and together they will continue to watch the family grow. Love and prayers, Sue and Ron

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