Ernest R. Bear Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ernest R. Bear of Dunedin, Florida, born in Allentown, Pennsylvania, who passed away on September 19, 2021, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Francis Bear and Edith Bear (Gabel); his wife Gwendolyn Bear; his stepmother Anne R. Brennan Bear (Taus); and his brother Gerald Bear.
He is survived by: his former wife Nancy Edwards (Ziegler); his daughters, Linda Ralich (Stevan) and Judith Miller; his grandchildren, Justin Hickel (Alina), Taryn Bleckley, Benjamin Hickel (Samantha) and Marissa Miller; his great grandchildren, Beau, Weston, Kaylin and Leanne Hickel; his stepchildren, Guy Edwards (Jeannette), Laurel Zimmerman (Jacob) and Scott Edwards (Brenda); his grandchildren, Jessica Watts (Jonathan Cole), James Watts, Matthew Edwards (Angie), Charlotte Edwards and Nathan Edwards; and his great grandchildren, Indy Cole Watts, Alexa and Alivia Edwards.
Due to continued Covid concerns, masks will be required, and social distancing requested.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation, National Headquarters, Attn: Fi Services.
