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Bernard Hefner Obituary
LIMA — Bernard R. 'Bernie' Hefner, age 90 of Lima, died at 5:32 p.m., Thursday, August 3, 2017 at St. Rita's Medical Center. He was born February 22, 1927 in Lima, Ohio to the late Elzie J. and Florence Benton Hefner. On June 15, 1947 he married Martha Jane 'Pat' Johnston who died November 4, 2006.
Bernie was owner and operator of Hefner Dairy until 1972 and D & S Apartments from 1972 through 1994. He was a member of several horse associations: Northern Ohio Draft Pony Association, past president of Ohio State Draft Pony Association and member of Florida Draft Horse Association. He was also a Florida WHIPS member and former member of the Lima Elks. He was a member of Southside Christian Church.
Survivors include a son - Scott (Rene) Hefner of Lima; a daughter - Kathie Thatcher of Delphos, 5 grandsons: Chad, Ryan, Ian, Cody and Cory, 5 great grandchildren: Cole, Carleigh, Jessie, Evelyn and Elyse.
He was preceded in death by a son Doug Hefner and a half brother Harold Hefner.
Funeral services will begin 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Cridersville. Rev. Todd Cosart will officiate. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Lima.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., Monday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to the American Alzheimer's Association of The Equestrian Therapy Program. Online condolences may be shared at BayliffAndSon.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Bernard Hefner
Sharon Gray
August 8, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time
Martin Schultheis
August 8, 2017
I worked for Bernie when I was 16 years old on the steam bottle washer in the dairy on Easttown rd. Bernie gave me my first real summer job, had faith in me and taught me a work ethic that has lasted my whole life. He forgave me when I ruined a whole double rack of glass bottles. I will never forget that. He was always kind and fair with me. He will always have my respect. The family has my sympathies for their loss, but I know where Bernie is now.
Joe & Joann (Bonnigson) Frisch
August 7, 2017
So sad to hear of your dad's passing. The last time we saw him was at that Oak Harbor fair with Our dad. Will always remember the good times they had showing ponies.
Jerry Love
August 6, 2017
My father Hubert Love and I had many great memories of sharing time with Bernie and Scot both in the barns and show arena . We always loved showing with you because we knew learning to compete with the best competitors would teach us to become better too. Hubert has gone on to be with the Lord . But my wife Lesley and I still love coming to the State Fair to watch your family compete . We consider the time we have been able share with Bernie and Scot a blessing . Rex Baxter and I were just talking about you this past week and remembering the good times we had to gather . We were very sad to hear the next day Bernie had past. Our prayers go out to your family and especialy to you Scot I know how much Bernie means to you and how much he will be missed. Your friend always Jerry Love.
Gail Schlanser
August 6, 2017
How we loved to visit Aunt Pat and Uncle Bernie. No matter how busy he was, he always made time to take us "city slickers" for a pony ride. He would walk down to the dairy to get cream and make us fresh ice cream. He was a good and gentle man who will live on in my memory.
August 6, 2017
Mr Hefnr
visited the wife and I 54 yrs ago , one week after we were married, he gave us a gallon of milk and ask us to let his company deliver to us, I am sure he did this to all newlyweds in Lima area .What a great business man RIP.
Dave&Samdy Rice
Gary and Marcia Yeager
August 5, 2017
He was a wonderful horseman/breeder and left a legacy with his grey ponies. ...condolences to the family
Brenda Grant
August 5, 2017
So many good memories of Bernie and his grey ponies
jean mills
August 5, 2017
I'm VERY SORRY for your loss. U have memories, but it's not the same. Take care Scott and Rene. U guys are in my thoughts.
Rick Turner
August 5, 2017
I'll always remember Mr Hefner as the guy who gave me my first job. I came to work the first day and he gave me a paint brush, a bucket of white paint and pointed me to a picket fence that needed a coat. I made a buck sixty five and was glad for the opportunity! He was always great example of hard work and entrepreneurship. Scott, Rene & family I send my sincere condolences and praying for you in this time of loss. Rick Turner
Jackie Billiter
August 5, 2017
Sending prayers to Bernie's loving family. He was a wonderful man, loving husband, supportive father and doting grandfather. He had a way with words and a lifetime of wisdom that he passed down to his children and grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Erin Reith
August 5, 2017
Sending thought and prayers you his family. A wonderful man with a heart of gold. He was always a special man when I was a child growing up. The reason, he had his beautiful gray ponies, a little girls dream. He would bring his ponies my Uncle Dean Woodbury to get shod for all his shows. 90 years old.... I wonderful life and so many memories!! May Bernie rest now... may there always be beautiful gray ponies in the heavens for him!! I know there will be many stories told!! God Bless!!
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