Bernard "Bernie" Celusnak

Bernard "Bernie" Celusnak, 87, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2016 at his home. He was born on February 3, 1929 to Charles and Suzanna (Rimarcik) Celusnak in Detroit, Michigan.
For 34 years, Bernie worked in automotive design at the GM Design Center. Upon retirement, Bernie and Anna moved to Higgins Lake, Michigan, where they lived for 20 years. They enjoyed fishing, boating, and grilling outdoors with their grandchildren, before moving to Indiana in 2012. Bernie was an amazing man, and a loving father, husband, brother, and grandfather.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Anna (Cernicky) Celusnak; daughter, Diane (Dan) Byrne; son, Michael (Cynthia) Celusnak; brothers, Charles Celusnak and Frank Celsnak; four grandchildren, Kelly (Eric) Kniowski, Kristin Byrne, Kimberly Bradway, and Brian Celusnak; and two great-grandchildren, Grayson Kniowski and Aiden Bradway.
In addition to his parents, Bernie was preceded in death by his brother, John Celusnak.
Services will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, September 30, 2016 at St. Louis de Montfort Catholic Church, 11441 Hague Road in Fishers, with visitation from 10:00 am to the time of service. Burial will be at Our Lady of Peace Cemetery in Indianapolis.
Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 50 East 91st Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46240.