He was born on February 11, 1927 in Beardstown, IL to Floyd and Lottie (Wyman) Swan.
Surviving are his wife Charlotte of 72 years; and their two children, Rick (Jan) Swan and Vickie (Gregg) Mulligan. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Dawn (Tony) Ingold, Jud (Megan) Swan, and Michael (Melissa) Ralston; and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and two sisters, Betty Jones and Virginia Melton.
Bernie served in the U.S. Army during WWII and was a member of the Creve Coeur VFW, the Bartonville American Legion, a life member of the Masonic Lodge in Peoria, and the Peoria Motorcycle Club. Bernie worked for Bemis Bag for over 42 years and served as President of the Paperworkers Union Local 194 for 26 years. He loved hunting and fishing and watching all of his grandchildren's activities.
A service will be at 2 pm on Saturday, October 15, 2022 with visitation one hour prior to the service at Remmert Funeral Home in East Peoria.
Memorials may be made to the Peoria Honor Flight or to T.A.P.S. Words of comfort can be shared with the family at www.remmertfuneralhome.com.
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