Marcelino K. Bernard's Obituary
Mr. Marcelino K. Bernard Sr., age 95, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. He was born in South Branch, Michigan on November 12, 1928 to Moses and Christine (Washigizhik) Bernard. On July 17, 1954, he married the former Patsy Martin in Angola, Indiana. Marcelino was a veteran of the United States Army and served during the Korean War. He was employed as a manufacturing engineer by Lift-Tech/Dresser Industries for 30 years, and he never missed a day of work. Marcelino enjoyed tinkering in his pole barn, bowling and shooting pool. He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Patsy; five children, Marcelino Bernard Jr., Howard (Lydia) Bernard, Gregory (Sherri) Bernard, Jeffrey Bernard, and Julie Bernard; (adopted) daughter, Lisa Paseka; his first granddaughter, Samantha (Robert) Dyga; his favorite daughters-in-law, Margaret Bernard and Wanda Bernard; another 12 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; sister, Cecila Bernard; brothers, Benny (Charlene) Bernard and Frank (LouAnn) Bernard; many nieces and nephews; his best bowling friends, Ron and Darlene Cunningham; and his dog, Lulu. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Moses Bernard Jr. A CELEBRATION OF HIS LIFE will be announced at a later date. Arrangements by The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 6291 Harvey St., Norton Shores, MI 49444. You may sign his online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com
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