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Bernard August "Bernie" Rivard

Bernard Rivard Obituary

Bernard August Rivard of Huntley A Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. Bernard August "Bernie" Rivard, 85, formerly of Skokie and Inverness, will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 10307 Huntley/ Dundee Road, Huntley. Entombment will be in St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery, Palatine. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, at the James A. O'Connor Funeral Home, 11603 E. Main St., Huntley, and from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass Wednesday, at the church. Born Oct. 4, 1921, in Cadillac, Mich., the son of August and Julia (nee Koenig) Rivard, he passed away Sunday, March 4, 2007, at home. Bernie was a Navy veteran who served in the Philippines during World War II. On Nov. 14, 1945, in Chicago, he married Bernice Simpson. Bernie and Bernice lived in Skokie for many years until their move to Inverness, where they lived for 31 years. Along with three brothers, Bernie was co-owner of Rivard Brothers, Inc., a construction/masonry company proudly serving Glenview and the surrounding area for 52 years. He belonged to the Chicago Carpenters Local for 60 years and he loved golf and politics. Bernie loved wine and cherished his time with family and friends around the table sharing meals. He is survived by his daughter, Patricia (Russell) Funk of Huntley; grandsons, Adam (Christina) Funk and Andrew (Kelly) Funk; great-grandchildren, Hunter, Reed and Gabrielle Funk; sisters, Jean (Donald) Netzel, Agnes Gallagher and Mary (David) Waltenberg; brothers, Oliver (Nina) Rivard, Robert (Darlene) Rivard, John Rivard and Andrew Rivard; and many nieces and nephews. Beside his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Bernice on Sept. 28, 2002; brother, Raymond Rivard; and sisters-in-law, Emily Rivard, Mary Jean Rivard, Lorraine Simpson and Marcella McCabe. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name may be directed to the charity of one's choice. For information, 847-669-5111.

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Published by Daily Herald on Mar. 5, 2007.

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Julie and Dick Alberts

March 7, 2007

To Patsy and all our family,
I hope you find comfort in all the memories you share with each other today. Our deepest sympathy for all of you. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love Julie and Dick Alberts

Cathy Rivard Bellah

March 6, 2007

Dear Family,

Uncle Bernie held a special place in my heart. He was always there through our rough times and our happy times.

When I was very young, I used to chase his car in the street. Or I would stand in the road and wait for his car to come from Aunt Agg's house. This is when he would give me a piece of Wrigley gum. Otherwise, I would insist on him giving me one. I'll never forget those days when I was young!

Cathy Rivard Bellah/Corpus Christi Texas

Therese Davis

March 5, 2007

I knew Bernard only for the last few years, but in even such a brief time span, realized what a caring, generous and loving man he was. He loved his family dearly and was a pillar of stength and respectability. He helped others when in need, a very charitable man. He will be sorely missed.

Carole Frank

March 5, 2007

Dear





Patti and family,



My sincere condolences upon the death of your dad.

I



knew Bernie through your Mom whom I played Bingo with for many years.

I Also was a member of St Theresa Parish and would often see them at church.

Breakfast



followed many of those masses. At times when your mom wasn't

up to going



to church Bernie would say lets go to breakfast. The last

time I saw him



was one Sunday before mass and he said he was moving out

to Huntley and wouldn't



be coming to St Theresa anymore.



He lived

his life to the fullest, and now



he and your Mom will be together.

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