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Wayne Bernard Obituary
Wayne Robert Bernard was born on September 25, 1947 to Eva (Tucker) and Leonard Bernard of Chatfield.
Wayne was the oldest of four. He graduated in 1965 from Chosen Valley High School in Chatfield. He was active in 4-H and was also a member of the Chatfield wrestling team. At the age of 24, Wayne started his lifelong career as a truck driver which led into a successful business that started out as W & W (Wayne & Wendy) Trucking, which later transformed into KDL Transport, based in Shelly.
In 1970, Wayne met his wife and the love of his life, Wendy Kaye Chester. They were married on July 27, 1973 and celebrated 40 years together, raising four children – Kim (Sandi) Bernard of Grand Rapids, Kelly (Steve) Talamantes of Rochester, Daniel (Kimberly) Bernard of Shelly, and Lacey (Kevin) Martinson of Hoople, N.D.
Wayne was always willing to lend a helping hand. Anyone that knew Wayne knew that he was a workaholic; trucks and family were his life. Wayne was sadly diagnosed with lung cancer in November of 2020 and unfortunately lost his battle to lung cancer on February 22, 2021.
Wayne is survived by his mother, Eva Bernard of Halstad; his four children; sisters – Shirley (Paul) Anderson of Strandquist and Diane (Owen) Hagen of Grygla; brother, Dale (Dodi) Bernard of Pryor, Mont.; sisters-in-law – Dyanne Miller of Fertile and Deborah Tripp of Hackensack. Wayne had 11 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Wayne was preceded in death by his wife, Wendy Bernard; father, Leonard Bernard; brother-in-law, Rick Miller; and many other relatives.
A memorial service will be held at the Shelly Community Center on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 2 p.m., with a prayer service to begin at 3 p.m., and social gathering until 5 p.m. COVID guidelines must be followed.
Please view our guestbook and share condolences online at www.fredriksonfh.com
Arrangements with Fredrikson-Ganje Funeral Homes, Ada and Halstad.
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February 26, 2021
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one, may God give you strength and comfort during this difficult time. (Psalms 46 :1)
February 26, 2021
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February 26, 2021
My condolences to the family . May you find comfort in your treasured memories and Gods promise to return our loved ones . 1st Thessalonians 4 : 13 & 14 .
February 26, 2021
My prayers and thoughts are with the family during this trying time, I wish them strength and may the God of all comfort give them all the the support and courage need.
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