Bernard M. “Bernie” Schuld Jr., 51, Auburndale, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Wednesday, June 28, 2017.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, July 3, 2017 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Auburndale, with Rev. Antony Arokiyam officiating. Burial will take place in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Marshfield. The visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Sunday at Rembs Funeral Home, Marshfield, and from 10:00 am until service time on Monday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

Bernard was born on April 10, 1966 in Marshfield, to Bernard and Blanche (Straka) Schuld and was a 1984 graduate of Columbus High School, Marshfield. He also graduated from Mid-State Technical College in Wisconsin Rapids where he obtained Associate Degrees in Electrical Power and Instrumentation. He married Kimberly S. Eslinger on May 27, 1989 at St. John’s Catholic Church, Marshfield.

Bernie grew up on the Schuld family farm and after his education he became employed at Consolidated Papers, Biron Division, as a Journeyman Electrician and Journeyman Instrumentation Technician. He was a member of the Electrical Union 1147.

Bernie was a devoted husband and father, always putting his family first.  He was Kim’s best friend, always affectionate and valued teaching his sons about life experiences. He thoroughly enjoyed working outdoors, splitting firewood, planting trees, hunting and fishing with his sons. His family was inspired by his strong faith.

He is lovingly survived by his wife, Kim and their 3 sons, Daniel (Alice) Schuld, Austin Schuld and Lane Schuld, all of Auburndale. He is also survived by his parents, Bernard Sr. and Blanche Schuld of Marshfield, his 14 brothers and sisters Sharon (Dan) Bubolz, Jeff (Roxann) Schuld, Marilyn (Roy) Krier, Charles (Susan) Schuld, all of Marshfield, Diane Zimmermann of Junction City, Judy (Greg) Coleman of Andover, MN, Mary Jo Przybylski of Arpin, Cathy Erwin of Stratford, Pat (Darla) Schuld of Chaseburg, Theresa (Larry) Reckner of Neenah, Roger (Debra) Schuld of Luxemburg, Lynn (Randy) Pankratz of Milladore, Janell (Ryan) Monnier of Fall Creek and James (Val) Schuld of New Richmond.

He was preceded in death by 2 nephews, Lance Erwin and Bobby Schnelle.

Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com