Bernard S Welniak, Jr.

Bernie Welniak, age 78, of Whitehouse, Ohio passed away on August 7, 2024

at Bridge Hospice Care Center in Bowling Green of pancreatic cancer with his wife by

his side.

Bernie was born December 16, 1945, and was raised in Toledo, Ohio, the son

of the late Bernard S. Welniak, Sr. and Mary (Zolciak) Welniak.

He enlisted in the U.S Air Force where he served in Japan, Philippines and

Vietnam. After he was discharged, he married his high school sweetheart

Dorothy Jendrzejak. They have been married for 56 years

Bernie was Director of Patient Accounts at St. Luke's Hospital for 28 years

in Maumee, Ohio.

He and his wife Dorothy have resided in Whitehouse, Ohio since 1973. They

belong to St. Joseph Church in Maumee, Ohio. They enjoyed attending Mass

at Lial Chapel with the Sisters of Notre Dame in Whitehouse, Ohio

Bernie served two terms on the Village of Whitehouse Council and in 1992

served on the committee to prepare legislation for a Charter Form of

Government. He was Past President of the former Whitehouse Area

Recreation Corporation and was a member of Whitehouse American Legion

Post #384 and recently received his 50-year membership award. He was also

a member of the Maumee Elks Lodge #1850.

Bernie has been a member of Barton Smith Lodge #613 since 1975. Fort

Meigs Chapter #29, Toledo Council #33, Toledo Commander #007. He

joined the A.A.S.R Valley of Toledo in 1975 and served as Sovereign Prince

Northern Light Council Prince of Jerusalem. He is also a past member of St.

Thomas Conclave-Red Cross of Constantine, Turkey Foot #253 A.M.D.

Bernie was the Chairman for Fallen Timber's DeMolay Chapter and was

holder of the DeMolay Honorary Legion of Honor. In 2010, he was

coronated a 33rd degree Scottish Rite Mason in Philadelphia, PA.

Bernie joined the Zenobia Shrine Patrol in 1975 and was a member of the

Patrol Drill Team, a former marching unit traveling thru the U.S. And

Canada. He was President of the Patrol in 1982. Past President of the Great

Lakes Shrine Patrol Association 1986/1987, served as Potentate of Zenobia

Shrine Center in 1993, Past President of the Ohio Shrine Association

1987/1988 and chaired the annual Shrine Hospital Tabloid Promotion. He

was an Honorary Member of a number of Shrine Units and Club's, and was a

member of R.O.J. Court # 21.

He loved to play euchre on Thursday nights with his friends at the Shrine.

Bernie and Dorothy traveled extensively enjoying 17 cruises and many land

trips. A highlight of their travels was a trip to the Orient in 1987.

Bernie will be best remembered for his service to others, love of family and

friends and selling Shrine Circus ads and tabloids.

Bernie is survived by his wife, Dorothy, and has many nieces and nephews

He was proceeded in death by his parents and loving sister, Rita Kramer.

The family would like to thank the staff at Flower Rehab and Bridge Hospice in Bowling Green for their wonderful care. Thank you to Msgr. Charles Singler for coming when we really needed you. Also, Father Joe Steinbauer and Father Tom McQuillen for the many visits.

Visitation will be held on Friday, August 16, 2024 from 1:00 to 8:00 pm with a Masonic Service at 7:00 pm followed by Scottish Rite in Maison-Dardenne-Walker Funeral Home, 501 Conant St., Maumee, OH 43537. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 10:30 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 104 W. Broadway St, Maumee, OH 43537. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Maumee. Donations may be made to Zenobia Shrine Hospital Transportation Fund, Zenobia Shrine Hospitals and Bridge Home Health and Hospice of Bowling Green.