. John “Jack” Wendell Bernard, Sr., age 85, of Logan, Iowa, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019 at the Select Specialty Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. John was born on April 28, 1934 in Ponca, Nebraska to Guy and Edith (Boughn) Bernard. Jack went through elementary and high school in Ponca, Nebraska, where he enjoyed playing sports. After high school, he joined the Navy where he served our Country for four years. 1953 – 1957. After the Navy, Jack was employed by the Chicago Northwestern Railroad in Missouri Valley, IA for 38 years with the last ten years with Union Pacific in Council Bluffs, IA. He met Franny Swanger and they were married in October 15, 1958 for forty-two years until, Franny’s death in April 20, 2000. He loved camping with his family and fishing. Jack enjoyed going to the casino with his grandsons and his friend Estal Hinkel and anyone else would like to ride/drive along. Jack especially enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, family and many friends.
John was preceded in death by his wife, Frances, “Franny”.
Survivors include his children, Shelly Hildreth, Debby (Casey) Lawrence, John (Vicki) Bernard, Jr., brother, Dick Bernard, four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m., at Hennessey Funeral Home in Missouri Valley, Iowa. The family would like to invite everyone to a time of lunch and fellowship at The Eagles Club in Missouri Valley, Iowa after the committal service at the cemetery.
Military Honors will be conducted by Logan VFW Post 6256 and O’Hara Seeley Post.
In Loving Memory of John “Jack” Wendell Bernard, Sr.
Born April 28, 1934 Ponca, Nebraska
Entered Into Rest
May 10, 2019 Omaha, Nebraska
Funeral Service 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Hennessey Funeral Home Missouri Valley, Iowa
Officiating Pastor Connie McWilliams
Music Selections “Amazing Grace” “Time Of Your Life” “I Will Remember You”
Honorary Bearers
John Bernard III Michael Kinney
Travis Short Billy Holst
Keith Holst Marty Gillespie
Casket Bearers
Dusty Hildreth Casey Lawrence
Kyle Bernard Dylan King
Dave Hodges Doug Short
Final Resting Place Branson Cemetery Loveland, Iowa
Life is a long train ride At stations along the way, People board and alight But some travel along till the end. You observe the changes in scenery- From green fields to rocky mountains; But the window you look through Is always the same. At different points of journey The train switches it’s path, Only to stay on track And reach the destination.
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Just learned of Jack’s passing . My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. I will always remember the good times I had working with “Jackson” on the CNW . A truly great man who cared about his family and friends. He will be missed.
Shelly I am so sorry to read of the passing of your Dad. Rick and I send our thoughts and prayers to your family as it is a very sad loss when we lose our parents.
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