Bernard William Siegel

He is survived by his beloved wife, Roberta (née Gelfand) Siegel, with whom he shared sixty years of marriage. He leaves behind his loving children: Scott Siegel and his wife Julie Siegel, Marshall Siegel and his wife Kelly Siegel, Sandra Ellis, and her husband Adam Ellis. He was a devoted and proud grandfather to Meredith Siegel, Halle Siegel, Lindsey Siegel, Sean Siegel, Christopher Siegel, and Ezra Ellis, and a cherished great-grandfather to Everleigh Siegel and Ivy Siegel. He is also survived by his dear sister, Janice Owen, along with many loving nieces, nephews, and extended family members who will miss him deeply. He was predeceased by his first wife, Linda, and his beloved son, Loren Siegel.

He also leaves behind his loyal cat, Donnie Mitchell.

Bernie liked to call himself “the traveling man.” His journey began in the Navy, where he saw the world, and continued throughout his life as he traveled with his family, creating lasting memories and collecting stories along the way. He was a devoted and loving husband and father who took great joy in bringing his family together. He especially treasured time spent with his extended family and truly enjoyed being with them.

He started out as a cab driver and went on to become a successful entrepreneur in the scrap steel business, building a life through determination and grit.

He loved to say with a smile, “You’ll never guess who I went to high school with.” At North Hollywood High School in Southern California, he graduated alongside Sal Mineo, Natalie Wood, and Ricky Nelson, a story he never tired of telling.

Bernie will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, grand uncle, cousin, and friend to all. His warmth, humor, and the life he built with those he loved will remain a lasting blessing to all who knew him. May his memory be for a blessing.

Services will be Monday, April 13 at 1:00 pm at Mt. Olive Cemetery, 27855 Aurora Rd., Solon. Family will receive friends at the Gates Mills Towers, 6809 Gates Mills Rd., Mayfield Hts., (The Community Room) Immediately following services Monday until 9pm, Tuesday 1-4 & 6-9pm and Wednesday 2-6pm at Apartment #671.

Family suggests contributions to the Jewish War Veterans Post #44 or the charity of choice.