Marvin R Bernard

Dr. Marvin Ross Bernard, age 92, of Hobart, passed away at Porter County Hospice on August 11, 2016. He was a World War II veteran and belonged to the following organizations – The Phi Chi Medical Fraternity, M.L. McClelland Mason Lodge and the Orak Shrine – Temple of Hammond for 50 years. Dr. Bernard was a graduate of DeMotte High School and attended Purdue University before enlisting in the United States Army during World War II. During and after his military service, he attended the University of Alabama, IU School of Medicine, Internship and Residency of General Surgery at Harper Hospital in Detroit, MI, Residency at John Hopkins, and completed his Neurosurgery Residency at NYU. He practiced Neurosurgery at Gary and Merrillville Methodist Hospitals, Gary Mercy and Hobart St. Mary’s Hospital for 30 years. Dr. Bernard was a staff President at Gary Methodist and Gary Mercy Hospitals and a member and chairman of many staff committees. He was a member of Lake County Peer Review Committee; member and past President of Indiana Neurosurgical Society; Interurban Neurosurgical Society. Dr. Bernard established the Neuro-Diagnostic Center in Hobart in 1976, having the first whole body CAT scanner in Northern Indiana installed there, along with other neurologic testing equipment. He retired in 1988 after 30 years of practice. Dr. Bernard was accomplished and enjoyed many different endeavors including poetry, ham radio operator, studying advanced mathematics, electronic technical courses and the upkeep of his home and sizable property. He was preceded in death by his parents Marvin, Sr. and Irene. Dr. Bernard is survived by his wife of 44 years-Jean Bernard; children-Mary Elizabeth (John), Michelle (Charles), Kathleen (William), Ellen (Timothy), Jeffrey (Vicky), Eileen (Terry), Cameron, Bradford (Jennifer); fifteen grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sister-Mary Jean McQueen. A special thanks to Liz and Peggy. Cremation and Private Memorial Services held by family. Donations may be made to the charity of your choice on behalf of Dr. Marvin Ross Bernard. Burns Funeral Home, Hobart, entrusted with arrangements. www.burnsfuneral.com.

Marvin R Bernard

June 28, 1924 - August 11, 2016