- Date Of Birth: January 5, 1931
- Date Of Death: September 8, 2019
- State: Maryland
Bernard Alphonsus Cleckner, 88, of Glen Burnie, Maryland, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019. Bernard was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on January 5, 1931, to the late Margaret and John Cleckner. He graduated from Mount St. Joseph High School and went on to serve his country proudly as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army from 1951-1954. Bernard was an accountant, and a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church (Christ the King) and the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed woodworking and wood carving, gardening, and bird watching.
Bernard is survived by his devoted wife of 66 years, Margaret C. Cleckner; his loving children, Bernard A. Cleckner Jr., Mary Jo Kraft, and Laura M. Craig; his cherished grandchildren, Paul C. Kraft III, Julia A. Gronaw, Haley L. Cerri, Cade S. Cleckner, Stephen C. Craig Jr., Callie A. Cleckner, and Daniel J. Craig; and his beloved great-grandchildren, Elena J. Gronaw, Abigail G. Gronaw, and one-on-the-way. Bernard was predeceased by five dear siblings.
