Paul E Bernes

Paul E Bernes obituary, Cleveland, OH

Paul E Bernes

Paul Bernes Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Jakubs-Waite Funeral Home on May 30, 2025.

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Memorial Service for Paul E. Bernes, age 73, will be 5:00 PM, Sunday, June 8, 2025, at the Jakubs-Waite Funeral Home 36000 Lakeshore Blvd., Eastlake. Family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until the time of service. Burial will be private. Paul was born on October 20, 1951, to Robert C. and Carolyn A. (nee Belt) Bernes (both deceased) and he passed on May 28, 2025.
Paul was a proud Veteran serving in the US Army during Vietnam.
Paul was a devoted family man who found joy in golfing for over 40 years, hunting for treasures while antiquing, and cheering on his beloved Cleveland sports teams. His greatest happiness came from time spent with family, friends, and his cherished grandchildren, creating memories that will live on forever.
Paul was the beloved husband of the late Shelia L. Bernes (nee Needhamer); loving father of Alicia Bernes (significant other Cameron Welch) and Paul K. Bernes (Amanda); cherished grandfather of Noam, Ori, Daria, Cameron, and Owen; brother of Robert (deceased), Becky (deceased), Karen (deceased), Calvin and Phyllis. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Paul, please visit our floral store.

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