Shad T. Bernard Obituary
In loving memory of Shad T. Bernard of Dayton, Ohio, born in Hays, Kansas, who departed this world on October 30, 2024 at the age of 49. Shad leaves behind a legacy remembered by 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 grandparents, Marlin Bernard, James Snyder and Marietta Coats (Snyder). He is survived by: his parents, Larry Bernard and Jenny Prichard (Snyder) of Topeka, KS; his wife Amy; his daughters, Abigail (Abby) and Meghan of Dayton, OH; his brothers, Shay Bernard (Andrea) of Overland Park, KS and Shon Bernard (Renee) of Lewisburg, WV; his stepmother Julie Bernard of Russell, KS; his grandparent Pat Bernard of Osborne, KS; his parents-in-law, Ralph and Theresa Hall of Virgie, KY; his in-laws, Chad Hall (Michelle) of Dallas and Erin Kelley (Ben) of Taylorsville, KY; and his nieces and nephews, Ava, Ema, Ila, Coy, Georgia, Emmy and Liam.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 14th 2024 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Routsong Funeral Home - Kettering (2100 E Stroop Rd, Dayton, OH 45429). A memorial service will be held on Thursday, November 14th 2024 at 7:00 PM at the same location. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, November 15th 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Boesch Lounge (1801 S Edwin C Moses Blvd, Dayton, OH 45417). His work with the University of Dayton was pivotal at the height of the pandemic, as he oversaw operations for COVID testing for all athletics at UD.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to a fund that has been set aside to assist with college education expenses for Shad and Amy's daughters, Abby and Meghan.
