OBITUARY

Bernard "Bernie" Richard White

27 November, 19462 April, 2021
Obituary of Bernard "Bernie"  Richard White

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Beams Funeral Home

Bernard (Bernie) R. White, 74, of Fremont, Indiana, beloved father, brother, and grandfather, passed away Friday, April 2, 2021. He was born on November 27, 1946 in Coldwater, Michigan, to Bernard M. and Amy (Kanuch) White. He married Catherine Emma Gould on October 16, 1965. Bernard was an active member of the community for most of his life. He was a past member of the Northeastern Lodge # 210 F & AM, a past longtime member of the Fremont Volunteer Fire Department, and a member of the American Heart Association. He retired from the Department of Homeland security and was a pioneer in the county paramedic program, which was his life-long passion. Bernard was a Scotch Connoisseur and had recently become a travel enthusiast. He was an amazing storyteller and amateur comedian. He easily made friends wherever he went. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Bernard M. White, and Amy (Kanuch) White Straw, his wife, Cathy, and son, Ricky. Bernard is survived by daughters Debbie (Todd) Flickinger of Pomona, California, Becky White and her companion Dusty Freed, and Susie White, both of Fremont. Grandchildren Samantha (David) Korlowicz, Brittany Davis, Austin Davis, Trinity Bond, Liberty Bond, Roman White, Everly Bond, Emmett Freed, Eleanor Freed, Alaura Freed and great grandchildren Maddison Brewster, Aurora Korlowicz, Vincent Frisoli, and Peyton Wilke. Also surviving are sisters Nan (Ron) Dodd of Angola, Becky Shlater of Florida, and brother, John White of Fremont. According to his wishes cremation will take place. There will be no services at this time. Memorial donations in his memory may be directed in care of the family or to the Fremont Fire Department. ( Condolences may be sent online to www.beamsfuneralhome.com ) Arrangements are under the direction of Beams Funeral Home of Fremont, IN 260/495-2915

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