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Merlin Bernard Obituary
MINSTER — Merlin J. "Merle" Bernard, age 85, of Minster, Ohio, died at 1:10 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015, at his home.
He was born on May 30, 1929, in St. Henry, Ohio to the late George and Gertrude (Fischer) Bernard. He married Mary E. Gaier on Oct. 7, 1960 in Fort Loramie, Ohio. She survives in Minster.
He is also survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Marge, Vierra, Florida, Bill and Cheri, Minster, and Bob and Jeanne, West Lafayette, Indiana; 12 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by brother Stanley and Adelle Bernard & sister Mary & Leo Buehler.
He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster and the Orphan Society of the church. He was president and board member of the Minster Rescue Squad, the Shelby County Farm Bureau and the Lake Loramie Improvement Association.
He was also a member of the Loramie Watershed, Newport Sportsman's Club, New Bremen Rod & Gun Club, Arrowhead Golf Club, Minster TruPointe (Minster Farmer's Co-Op) Minster K of C, Minster F.O.E. 1391, Minster Athletic Boosters and the National Rifle Association.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015, at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster, with the Rev. Rick Neiberding celebrant. Burial will take place in St. Augustine Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster from 3 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 6, 2015, and from 9 to 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015.
Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Hospice 230 West Main St. Coldwater, OH 45828.
Condolences may be made at www.hogenkampfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Merlin Bernard
February 6, 2015
Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Prayers, Jill and Lenny
Rollie Griner
February 6, 2015
So sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.
Rollie & Pat Griner
Ray & Theresa Mangini
February 6, 2015
Dear Gary, Marg and Family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your Dad. He was a great patriarch. Unfortunately we are unable to be with you but we have you in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Ray and Theresa
Robin Cooper
February 6, 2015
I am so very sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in our prayers.
Robin Cooper
Elsa & Ken Nelson
February 5, 2015
We mourn the passing of our dear friend, Merle, but take comfort in knowing that he is now with our Father in heaven. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mary and all other members of your wonderful family.
Liz McDermitt
February 4, 2015
Thinking of you in your time of sorrow. I so enjoyed working with Merle at Precision Strip. He always had a smile on his face.
February 4, 2015
Please accept our Sympathy. So very sorry to hear of Merle's passing. Fond memories of Uncle Merle...
Jo and Joe Hinker
Margaret/Jeff Lampert
February 4, 2015
We are deeply saddened by the news of Merle's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Dr. Trapper Phillips and staff of Freedom Chiropractic
February 4, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss. Merle was a great man and will be missed tremendously!! Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers!!
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