Patrick Joseph Bernard

Patrick J. Bernard, 56, of Kettering, passed away unexpectedly on March 26, 2017.

He was born on April 10, 1960 to the late Leonard and Anna (Hunter) Bernard in Dayton, OH. Patrick retired from the Kettering Health Network after 35 years of dedicated service. On January 10, 1982, he married Peggy (Verrett) and lived in Kettering, OH. He was an avid outdoorsman, loved fishing, playing volleyball, and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Police.

Patrick is survived by his loving children, Patrick Bernard II (Stephanie) and Shannon Harper (David); siblings, Deborah "Debbie" Bernard, Roberta "Bobbie" Bernard, Mary Mason (Benny), Michael Bernard (Kathy), and Gregory Bernard; grandchildren, Somaya Boysel (Kenneth), Nyana Harper, Madeline Bernard, and Emmett Bernard; great grandchild, Milena Boysel, as well as numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, in-laws, and dear friends.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Bernard and daughter, Amanda Bernard.

A gathering of friends will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2017 from 10:00 - 11:00 am with a memorial service following at 11:00 am at Miami Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 8690 Yankee St., Dayton, OH 45458. Patrick will be remembered for his generous and loving nature; by being a tissue donor, his legacy will live on. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a college fund for Patrick Bernard's grandchildren through the Dayton Firefighters Federal Credit Union, 338 S. Patterson Blvd. Dayton, OH 45402.