Leo E. Bernhard, age 88, of Elwood, passed away peacefully, Saturday, November 22, 2014 at his home with family at his side. He is survived by his devoted wife of 64 years, Lois (nee Miller), his loving and caring children; Linda (John) Findlay of Minooka, Dr. Mark (Joanne) Bernhard of Batavia, Greg (Colleen) Bernhard of Manhattan, Bill (Mary) Bernhard, Gary (Lisa) Bernhard, Guy (Lynette) Bernhard, Joan (Brian) Long, Joy (Ray) Garza, Jean (Adam) Smith, Brian (Tammy) Bernhard, Doug (Kathy) Bernhard, and Carl (Joanne) Bernhard all of Elwood, his brother, Don (Phyllis) Bernhard of Monee, his sister, Mary Agnes (Don) McLaughlin of Manhattan, 57 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, Leo C. and Agnes (nee Larkin) Bernhard and one son-in-law, Mike Cabay (2001). Leo lived his entire life in Elwood, he attended Joliet Catholic High School, Class of '43 and was a long time member of St. Joseph Church, Manhattan. Leo was a respected and admired farmer. Putting in a hard day's work with his sons was his idea of a perfect day. Funeral service for Leo E. Bernhard will be Tuesday, November 25, 2014, 9:30 a.m. from Forsythe Funeral Home in procession to St. Joseph Church for 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial. Visitation will be Monday from 2-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorials in Leo's name to St. Joseph Church or to Joliet Area Community Hospice would be most appreciated. Forsythe Funeral Home 507 S. State St. (Rt. 52) Manhattan, IL 60442 815-478-3321 www.forsythefuneralhome.com