Bernard is survived by his wife, Sharon Tews (nee Olsen); his daughter Cheryl (Mike) Boss; and his son Kevin (Adrienna) Tews; his granddaughter Melissa (Kevin) Oakes, his grandson Ryan Boss, his great grandson Kaden Oakes and his great granddaughter Remi Oakes. Bernard was preceded in death by his parents, and five sisters.
Bernard is an US Army veteran and an avid fisherman. He and his wife, Sharon, have spent a loving 61 years of marriage together. He owned and operated a bakery, Golden Crust. When he sold his business he started his career at Pullman Standard as a testing technician. Bernard was also a faithful member of the Christian Fellowship Church.
A graveside service for Bernard will be held Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 1:00 PM at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, 8178 Cline Ave, Crown Point, Indiana 46307.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.KuiperFH.com for the Tews family.