Bernard “Bernie” Bossart, 86, of Highland Heights, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October
31, 2023, at home with his family. He was born August 16, 1937, in Alexandria, Ky, a son of
the late Nick and Lucille Brossart. He worked at Hudepohl Brewery and later retired from
Seligman Distributing. Bernie grew up on a farm and spent many days working on family
farms. He was good with his hands and enjoyed tinkering and fixing things around the house.
He loved being outdoors in the garden and sitting on the porch. His favorite hobbies were
fishing and walking around the neighborhood talking with his neighbors. Some neighbors
called him Walking Bernie and wrote a song about him. He was married for 66 years to
Patricia Ann Brossart, who preceded him in death April 5, 2023. He is survived by his children,
Paul Brossart (Melinda); Diane Brossart; Karen Doherty; eight grandchildren and six great-
grandchildren. Mass of Christian burial will be held Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, at St. Joseph
Catholic Church in Cold Spring, Ky. Visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 with Mass
following. Burial to follow at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers please consider
donating to a local veteran’s charity or Ramp It Up for Veterans.
Monday, November 6, 2023
10:00am - 12:00 pm (Eastern time)
St. Joseph Church
Monday, November 6, 2023
11:00am - 1:00 pm (Eastern time)
St. Joseph Church
Monday, November 6, 2023
Starts at 1:00 pm (Eastern time)
Floral Hills Cemetery
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