Bernard, Claude J.

Passed peacefully on July 15, 2026 at the age of 82. He is reunited with his beloved late wife Joyce and his cherished son Chad. Loving dad of Clair (Michael) Ramos. Proud papa of Macy (James) Leonard-Ramos and Maddie Ramos. Brother and best friend of Richard (Mary) Kutscheid. Preceded in death by his mother Marie. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Claude retired from Briggs & Stratton after 40 + years of employment. He was an avid outdoorsman that loved to hunt and fish. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family.

Visitation will be Saturday August 15, 2026 at Schmidt & Bartelt Funeral Home, N84 W17937 Menomonee Ave. in Menomonee Falls, from 10am until time of Memorial Service at 11am.

Memorials to the American Diabetes Association would be greatly appreciated.