Richard Joseph Bernhard, age 84, of Toledo, passed away July 4, 2023 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio Toledo. Richard was born December 12, 1938 in Toledo to Clement and Rita (Kinnear) Bernhard. He was employed with Shoreland Elementary School for 31 years retiring in 1999.
In addition to his parents and parents-in-law, Richard was also preceded in death by his daughters, Jennifer and Laura Bernhard; sister, Sue Kuchcinski; brothers-in-law, John Flowers, Jim Morrison, Bob Kuchcinski and Mats Fernstrom; sisters-in-law, Jeannie Orth and Jadine Morrison; son-in-law, Bob Butler; God child, Kim Bernhard, and nephew, Colin Morrison. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Judy Bernhard; daughters, Kathleen Butler and Melissa (Justin) Cassidy; his favorite son, Rich Bernhard; sisters, Lynn Flowers and Judy Tolles, sisters-in-law, Mary Morrison Vanniere, Martha Fernstrom, Kathy (Jeff) Shoffer, brother-in-law, Terry Orth; grandchildren, Nik, Livvy, Rob (Amanda), Tim, AJ, Rowan, Justin, Renee, and Mikey; God child, Helena; special niece, Rachel and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Services will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Association, Hospice of Northwest Ohio-Toledo and the American Cancer Association in Richard's memory.
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