Bernard “Bernie” J. Schreiner, age 69, of Ogallah, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at Hays Medical Center. He was born November 15, 1946, in Hays, to Richard and Juliette Ann (Ferland) Schreiner.

Bernie was a 1964 graduate of Trego Community High School. He served our country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War, and was a very proud Veteran. On June 7, 1966, he was united in marriage to Valree Ziegler. After Bernie’s military service, he settled with his wife and three children in Ogallah, KS, where he owned and operated Schreiner Trucking for many years. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis, and was a lifetime member of the VFW. Bernie was an avid outdoorsman who loved to fish, hunt, camp, and travel. He loved to ride his motorcycle, and was a proud member of the Harley Owners Group. Bernie loved life and had many hobbies, but most important to him was time spent with his beloved wife Valree, and all of his kids and grandkids. Bernie left fond memories in the hearts of his family and friends – Many camping trips, boat rides, vacations, family gatherings, polka dances and parties. He will be greatly missed by many.

He is survived by his wife Valree, of the family home; a son, Bernie E. Schreiner (Cheryl Amundson) of Littleton, Colorado; two daughters, Lisa (Allan) Reiter and Amy (Jamison) Miller, all of Ellis; five grandchildren, Olivia Reiter, Haley Reiter, Maxson Miller, Evalyn Miller, and Jillian Miller; two brothers, Richard A. (Lucy) of Puyallup, Washington, and Alvin (Danene) of Woodland Park, Colorado; four sisters, Deanne (Jack) Level of Plano, Texas, Terri Budzyna of Springfield, Missouri, Nanette (Joel) Woodall of WaKeeney, and Cindy (Gary) Werth of Quinter; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, January 4, 2015 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Ellis. Burial will be in the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery, WaKeeney. Military honors will be provided by the United States Navy Honor Guard.

Visitation will be at the funeral home in WaKeeney, Sunday evening from 5:00 to 7:00, with a parish vigil service to follow at 7:00.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Dreiling-Schmidt Cancer Institute. Checks made to the organization may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS 67672.

Condolences: www.schmittfuneral.com