Bernard Louis Naber Obituary (1938 - 2017)

Bernard Louis Naber, 79, passed away on December 18, 2017, in Hickory Point Christian Village, with his family by his side. Bernie was born on May 5, 1938, in Cincinnati, OH; the son of Bernard Herman and Marguerite (Brockhoff) Naber. He married Shirley Moody on July 11, 1992, in Decatur. Surviving are his wife: Shirley of Decatur; his children: David Naber of Houston, TX, Laura (Keith) McElyea of Mt. Zion, Matt (Marcie) Naber of Decatur, Jennifer (Dan) Kirk of Lafayette, IN; step-children: Michele Slunder of Mt. Zion, Michael (Ann) Moody of Chatsworth, and Jamie (Scott) Jefson of Shelbyville; siblings: Judy Scherzinger of Sylvania, OH, Gary (Debbie) Naber of Eldridge, IA, Greg (Debra) Naber of Philadelphia, PA, and his nineteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Bernie was preceded in death by his parents, siblings: Larry, Claire, and Mary Rose; step-son: Justin Moody; step daughter-in-law: Candace Moody; step son-in-law: Jeff Slunder; and one great-grandchild: Clara Ann Veselka. Bernie graduated from Roger Bacon High School in Cincinnati, OH in 1956. After high school, he served in the United States Army. Bernie moved to Decatur in 1967 to begin his career with Dunn Company and retired as President of the company in 2001. Bernie shared his time and experience with many Decatur organizations and held positions on numerous boards. He was quick to help others, always with integrity and modesty. His family wishes to express their gratitude to the remarkable staff at Imboden Creek, Hickory Point Christian Village, and to the caregivers who spent countless hours by his side. Bernies life will be celebrated with services beginning with a vigil prayer service at 4:30 p.m., Thursday, December 21, 2017, followed with a visitation from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Dawson & Wikoff North Chapel, 4020 N. Water St., Decatur, IL. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 22, 2017, located 3950 Lourdes Dr., Decatur, IL. Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery with military honors provided by the Macon County Honor Guard and the US Army Honors Team. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Baby TALK, or Roger Bacon High School in Cincinnati, OH. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com.