Bernard McKie
October 2, 1918 - May 30, 2004
Oskaloosa, Iowa Visitation: Open after 10:00 O'clock A.M. with the family greeting friends between the hours of 6:00 and 8:00 o'clock P.M. June 01, 2004 at Fremont Funeral Chapel Funeral Service: 10:30 O'clock A.M. June 02, 2004 at Fremont Funeral Chapel Interment: Cedar Township Memorial Cemtery in Fremont, Iowa. Bernard was born October 2, 1918 in Talleyrand, Iowa the son of William and Mildred Abraham McKie. He married Arlene Bentzinger June 25, 1955 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. He was raised and educated in the Talleyrand area and helpedon the family farm and worked various other jobs. In 1946 he purchased and operated McKie Standard Service in Fremont until his retirement in 1981, at which time he and Arlene wintered in Arizona for 13 years.He is survived by his wife, Arlene of Fremont; two sons, Allen and his wife Anne of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Mel and his wife Sherry of Creston, Iowa; five grandchildren, Dustin, Ryan, Shawn, Abbie and Corey, and seven great-grandchidlren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, James. His hobbies included golfing, playing cards, and traveling. He was a member of the Fremont United Methodist Church, served on the Fremont City Council, Fremont Community School Board of Education, and was a longtime member of the Fremont Fire Deprtment, at one time serving as Fire Chief. Memorials may be made to the Fremont United Methodist Church.
Oskaloosa, Iowa Visitation: Open after 10:00 O'clock A.M. with the family greeting friends between the hours of 6:00 and 8:00 o'clock P.M. June 01, 2004 at Fremont Funeral Chapel Funeral Service: 10:30... View Obituary & Service Information