Bernard Joseph Dreiling Obituary
The passing of Bernard Joseph Dreiling in Madison, Mississippi occurred on July 18, 2026. Bernard, born on September 28, 1936 in Victoria, Kansas, shared life with family, friends, and community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Bernard Joseph Dreiling to show support.
He was predeceased by: his wife JoAnn Swekosky Dreiling; his parents, Dr. Joseph Francis and Josephine Brungardt Dreiling; and his siblings, Marian Dreiling, Joan Sudman, Reuben Dreiling, Charlene Egan and Roseann Scowley.
He is survived by: his daughters, Karen Dreiling Barnes (Greg) of Madison and Elizabeth Dreiling Hontzas of Birmingham; his grandchildren, Jeffrey Andrew Rucker, Jr. (Abbey) and Athena Grace Hontzas; his great grandchild Rhett Andrew Rucker; and his caregivers, Brianna, Daneisher, LeKeisha, Reesheda and Tommy. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Building Fund, 4000 W. Tidewater Lane, Madison, MS 39110 or the Harbor Day School, 6000 Old Canton Road, Jackson, MS 39211.
