Frank L. Bernard's Obituary
Mr. Frank L. Bernard, age 76, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, July 3, 2007 at Hackley Hospital. He was born May 12, 1931 to Frank and Lydia (Wittkop) Bernard in Muskegon. He retired from Anderson Pattern after 43 years of service and was presently employed part-time by Avis Rent-A-Car. Frank was a member of the Vikings Linne Lodge #57, the Mona Lake Boating Club and Tatra Hall. He was an avid sports fan and especially enjoyed U of M and Tennessee football. Survivors include his wife, Diane; 1 sister, Barbara Flanary of Kenosha, WI; 6 daughters, Judy Emlaw and Shelley Bernard Hughes of Ludington, Carol (Terry) Scofield of Muskegon, Laura (Michael) Webster of Houston, TX, Suzanne (David) Lathrop and Michelle Taylor of Muskegon; stepchildren, Tim (Beth) Scott and Todd (Joann) Scott of Knoxville, TN and Tracy (Ray) Perez of Bartlett, TN; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Frank was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Bobby and his special aunt and uncle, Meta and Bill Stoneburner. A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held 3:00 PM Saturday, July 7, 2007 at
The Walburn Chapel
Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc.
1547 W. Sherman Blvd.
231 759-8565
with Rev. David A. Selleck officiating. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Muskegon Recreation Center, 550 Wood St. Share memories with the family at their on-line guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com.
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