Bernard "Bernie" Neller

Bernard Clarence (Bernie) Neller, 93, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Friday, July 15, 2016 at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns.

Funeral Services will be held at St. Johns Lutheran Church , St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, with Pastor Brian Salminen officiating. Burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI.

Visitation will be held on Monday, July 18, 2016 from 6-8 PM at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel.

Bernard was born in St. Johns, Michigan on August 17, 1922, the son of Clarence W. and Helen Neva  (Bartlett) Neller.

Bernard served his country in the U.S. Navy during WW II. He was a member of Michigan Sheriffs Association, National Rifle Association, Hub Antique Car Club, Lansing Model A Club, Lansing Model A Restorers Club, AARP, Farm Bureau and Shooting Stars Square Dance Club. Bernard married Beulah C. Ley on October 10, 1959. He was retired from Oldsmobile as a mechanic. Bernard was also the former owner of the Sinclair Service Station in St. Johns, MI. He was a member of St. Johns Lutheran Church  St. Johns, MI.

He is survived by his sons; Gary and Helen Neller, Lynn and Kay Neller, Jack Neller, and brother Paul Neller. He is also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and two sisters.

Memorials Contributions may be made to the St. Johns Lutheran Church 511 E. Sturgis Street, St. Johns, MI 48879.

Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, 104 East Cass St, St. Johns, Michigan.