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Bernard Slocum Obituary

Slocum, Bernard William 69, passed away October 16, 2017. He was preceded in death by wife, Geraldine Slocum; parents, John Slocum and Hazel Martin; and infant brother. Bernard is survived by daughter, Elaine (Gary Buller) Slocum; five siblings; grandchildren, Heather (Joe) Ricke and Cheyenne Hill; and great-grandchildren, Madison and Trevor Ricke. A Celebration of Life will be 2 p.m. Monday, November 27, 2017, at Emporia Avenue Church of Christ, 1144 S. Emporia, Wichita, KS. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Kansas Wildlife and Recreation c/o Wildtrust, 512 SE 25th Ave., Pratt, KS 67124-8174.

Published by Wichita Eagle from Nov. 25 to Nov. 26, 2017.
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Gone but not forgotten you tried to take care of me

DANIEL Ditto

Son

April 9, 2019

Rip uncle the best uncle I will ever know life will be different with you gone

Daniel Ditto

November 29, 2017

Dear Slocum Family, I was sadden to learn of Bernies passing. He was a good fellow to me. May God Bless everyone and keep you safe during this sad time. Just know that he is in a happier place.

Jon Auer

November 28, 2017

My dear friend it's truly not going to be the Same at at our work without seeing you! You will truly be missed! Ill miss your smile our hugs! Definitely your zucchini bread! Will all my heart love you bernie! ❤

rachelle frost

November 27, 2017

Condolences

Miracle Watson

November 27, 2017

Bernie was a good fellow and willing to help if he could. I've known him for about 60 years he has always been a good Bernie.

Stan Allen

November 27, 2017

I never had the chance to me you, but rest in peace Carol and Cliff

November 26, 2017

May you now rest in peace uncle

Susan

November 25, 2017

Mr& Mrs Joe Weeks

November 25, 2017

RIP Bernie, back in the 70s, you helped me restore a 58 MGA Coupe, you were a guy with a big heart and many talents. Jerry

Jerry Johnsen

November 25, 2017

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