KEITH BERNHARDT

Bernhardt, M.D. August 31, 1937 - September 18, 2012 MIDWEST CITY Dr. Keith Bernhardt, of Midwest City, lost his long hard fight with dementia on, September 18, 2012, at the age of 75. He was born August 31, 1937 to Samuel Charles Bernhardt and Bertha Bernadine Irion Bernhardt in Hitchcock, OK. He graduated in 1962 from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy as a Medical Doctor. He attended to the needs of many Senators and Representatives at the Capitol while in the service. He was an exceptional doctor and treated his patients with kindness, respect and dignity. He practiced family medicine for over 40 years in Midwest City, OK with his brother Dr. William Bernhardt. Keith enjoyed outdoor activities such as golf, hunting, fishing, gardening and working in the yard. He also collected guns, knives, belt buckles, and wine. But most of all he enjoyed his 8 grandchildren. Keith was an example of what a son, husband, dad, grandpa and brother should be. He is survived by his wife: Jackie of the home; sons: Keith Bernhardt II, Kurt Bernhardt and wife Michelle: daughters: Melanie Bernhardt, Melissa Courtney and husband Greg; 8 grandchildren: Payton, Paige, Taylor, Camden, Grayson, Bryson, Connor, Cooper; brothers: Dr. William Bernhardt, Dr. Sam Bernhardt, Jerry Bernhardt. Preceded in death by his parents and sister, Georgene. Donations may be made to the Veterans Center in Norman, OK. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, September 22, 2012, at Barnes Friederich Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Arlington Memory Gardens.