Bernard Garinger

Memorial Services for Bernard Garinger will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at Gillette Memorial Chapel. Interment to follow at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery. Bernard Garinger passed away on Monday, October 27, 2014 at Pioneer Manor of natural causes. Bernard Garinger was born on January 3, 1928 to Flora (Wilson) and Orla Garinger in Marion, Indiana. Bernard grew up in Marion where he attended school and graduated from high school in 1946. After graduation he enlisted in the Army and served in Germany during World War II before becoming injured and was honorably discharged. Bernard married the love of his life Lucille Ament on April 29, 1957. Together they raised three children together. Bernard and Lucille moved to Gillette in 1977. He had many jobs during his life including working for; True Oil, Crude Co., Wyoming Casing, L & H Welding, and Black Hills Trucking. His interests outside of work were his family and he also enjoyed being a big game guide to hunters. Bernard is survived by his wife; Lucille, son; Brad Garinger of Brighton, CO, daughters; Brenda (Bill) Andrews of Brighton, CO, and Vikki Strande of Gillette, WY, along with four grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother; Bud (Deena) Garinger and sister; Nadine Dye. The family asks in lieu of flowers that donations be made in Bernard's name to Close to Home Hospice House in Gillette, WY. Memorials and condolences may also be sent in Bernard's name in care of Gillette Memorial Chapel 210 West 5th Street, Gillette, WY 82716 or via website: www.gillettememorialchapel.com Funeral Home:Gillette Memorial Chapel210 West Fifth Street Gillette, WYUS 82716