Bernard "Bernie" A. Wenglikowski

Bernard “Bernie” Wenglikowski passed away peacefully on Friday, November 6, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center Saginaw, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 83. He was born on November 18, 1942, in Bay City, Michigan, to the late Chester and Clara (Jeske) Wenglikowski.

Bernie was a graduate of Visitation High School and spent his career working as a mechanic. He was a man of strong faith and was a devoted member of St. Vincent de Paul for 52 years. In his free time, Bernie enjoyed canning and gardening, taking great pride in maintaining his large garden and sharing in the rewards of his hard work.

Bernie is survived by his brothers, Ron (Shirley) Wenglikowski of Troy, Michigan, and Don (Jane) Wenglikowski of Bay City, Michigan; sisters-in-law, Louella Wenglikowski, Hilda Dijau, and Marie Hendricks; as well as many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Bernie was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 52 years, Gladys; his brother, Jerry Wenglikowski; his sister, Maureen (Jay) LeVasseur; and brothers-in-law, Clarence (Marion) Kernstock and Howard.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 13, 2026, at St. Catherine of Siena Parish, with Rev. Fr. James W. Bessert officiating. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family at the church on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Bernie’s memory.