Retired Air Force Maj. Bernard Allen Wilde, 81, of Kelseyville, Calif., succumbed to cancer at home surrounded by family on June 13, 2013.

Bernie is survived by his loving wife Jeanne, two children, Vicki Lynn and Mark Allen as well as five grandchildren, two step-daughters and one step-grandson.

His wit will be missed.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, Lakeport, Calif.