Merlin J. Bernard

May 30, 1929 — February 4, 2015

Merlin J. "Merle" Bernard age 85 of Minster, Ohio died at 1:10 AM on Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at his home. He was born on may 30, 1929 in St. Henry, Ohio to the late George & Gertrude (Fischer) Bernard. He married Mary E. Gaier on October 7, 1950 in Ft. Loramie, Ohio. She survives in Minster. He is also survived by sons & daughters-in-law: Gary & Marge, Viera, FL, Bill & Cheri, Minster & Bob & Jeanne, West Lafayette, IN, 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by brother Stanley & Adelle Bernard & sister Mary & Leo Buehler. He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster and the Orphan Society of the church. He was president & board member of the Minster Rescue Squad, the Shelby County Farm Bureau & the Lake Loramie Improvement Association. He was also a member of the Loramie Watershed, Newport Sportsman's Club, New Bremen Rod & Gun Club, Arrowhead Golf Club, Minster TruPointe (Minster Farmer's Co-Op) Minster K of C, Minster F.O.E. #1391, Minster Athletic Boosters, and the National Rifle Association. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00AM Saturday, February 7, 2015 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster with Rev. Rick Neiberding celebrant. Burial will take place in St. Augustine Cemetery. Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, February 6, 2015 and from 9:00 to 9:30 AM on Saturday, February 7, 2015. Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Hospice 230 West Main St. Coldwater, OH 45828. Condolences may be made at www.hogenkampfh.com.

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