Wayne J Bernhard

Wayne J Bernhard (Pa) passed away October 30, 2023, at 91 years old. He was preceded by his wife Vivian (April 2022). Wayne was born in Bridger, Montana on June 12,1932, and grew up in Montana. He graduated from Eureka Lincoln County High School, in 1950. Wayne met Vivian while they were neighbors in Montana. They were married June 23,1954 in Yachats, Oregon. Wayne served in the Navy from 1951-1955. Once out of the Navy, they moved back to Montana where he worked in the lumber industry, before moving to the Bremerton, WA area in 1957. Wayne was hired for the pattern maker apprenticeship at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard where he had a rewarding career of 30 years. Wayne and Vivian raised four children while living in Brownsville, WA, then moved to Seabeck, WA in 1990. He loved woodworking, chainsawing, splitting wood, camping, operating his excavator and tractor, and spending time with family. Wayne enjoyed everything about being outside, ice skating and cross country skiing in Montana and the local area. Wayne and Vivian were very involved in the Elks Travel-n-Fun and Family Motor Coach groups. Wayne made lifelong friends volunteering as a Brownsville firefighter for 28 years. He was a friend to many, always willing to help others with a repair or project using his patience, vast wisdom and all around expertise. Wayne Bernhard is survived by his sons: Aaron Bernhard (Anita) and Barney Bernhard (Sunghwan); daughters: Debra Logan (Byron) and Connie Muggli (Richard). Survived by grandchildren: Chris Williamson, Jeff Bernhard, Seth Pecoy, Jamie Barnett, Kyle Pecoy, Danielle Wren, Karin Muggli, Sangyoon Back and Dylan Logan. He enjoyed being surrounded by his 8 great grandchildren. A celebration of life for both Wayne and Vivian will be held Dec 2, 2023 from 1pm to 3pm at the Bremerton Elks.