Ronald Lee Bernard, age 73 of Madison, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2014. Born February 18, 1941 in Geneva, he was the son of Hazel (Ernst) & Fred Bernard.

He was a deliveryman for Active Plumbing and Chardon Auto Parts. Ronald was a 1960 graduate of Madison High School. He enjoyed golfing and bowling and was involved in three golf leagues and three bowling leagues in Madison, Mentor and Painesville. Ronald played slow pitch softball until the age of 47 when he was “side-lined” due to injuries. He was very proud of his grandchildren, Brady, Lauren and Andrew who played hockey and Sydni who was a dancer.

He is survived by his daughter, Renee (Jeff) McConnell of Cranberry Twp., PA; son, Chris (Donna) Bernard of Madison; grandchildren, Sydni, Brady, Lauren & Andrew; mother, Hazel Bernard of Madison; brothers, Lynn (Barbara) Bernard of Canandaigua, NY, Gerald (Maryann) Bernard of the Phillippines; sister, Jan (Lee) Warren of Madison. He was preceded in death by his father.

Private family graveside services will be held at North Madison Cemetery in Madison.

Arrangements are being handled by THE BEHM FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 26 River St., Madison, OH 44057. On-line obituary may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com.