Robert loved his family dearly. He enjoyed the outdoors, including visiting nearly every state park in the Southern Illinois, and Missouri area with his family. Whether camping or just driving through, he enjoyed the beauty of nature, and had a kind heart to animals. Above most were birds and through the years Robert cared for many.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Guy and Harriet Larose (nee Cruikshank) Bernhardt.
Surviving, his loving wife, Gloria (nee Compton) Bernhardt; son, Joe (Robbin) Bernhardt; daughters, Amanda (John) Willenborg, Laura (Kevin) Phillips; grand-children, Jason, Jennifer, Jessica, Krystal; and seven great-grand-children.
Memorial donations may be made to: Inside Out Thrift Store Ministry http://www.insideoutthrift.com/
Memorial gathering will be held on February 20th, 2021 11am to 3pm with a prayer to conclude at Lake View Funeral Home 5000 N. Illinois Street, Fairview Heights, Illinois 62208.