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Paul Charles Charlo Bernd, Jr., 83. A lifetime resident of San Antonio, Charlo passed into the arms of our Lord and Savior on Sunday July 14, 2013. The name Bernd was abbreviated, by his Great-Grandfather, Frederick Bernadotte, a relative of the King of Sweden, King Gustave Bernadotte. Charlo attended Hot Wells High School, where he played football as a star player for the Hot Wells Blue Devils. He was named "All City" his Senior year. After graduating in 1948 he worked as a typewriter mechanic in his father's business.. In 1951 he enlisted in the U.S. Army for 2 years and served most of his time at Camp Polk, La., and Atlanta, Ga. After his service to his country, he bought a Magnolia Service Station on S. Presa St. Charlo was a people person, he loved everyone, this station was a hugh success as were all of the others. In 1954 when a new Mobil Station was built at 1123 Fair Ave. he was offered a lease on that business. Later in 1962 he bought the new Phillips 66 Station, corner of Fair Ave. and S New Braunfels, fondly known as "Charlo's 66". He closed this Station in 1983 and retired. Charlo loved Motorcross racing, and many times was the oldest rider to place in the top 3 of his division. In his retirement he made beautiful wood furniture from tree branches, old lumber and railroad ties. He loved to travel up the east & west coast, and RV'ing and Jeeping in the mountains of Ouray, Colorado every summer. He visited every state in the continental U.S but Maine. Charlo was preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife Aggie Beth Herden Bernd in 1980. His parents Paul & Nell Bernd. He is Survived by his 4 children, Sarah Dobbs, husband David, Paula Haby, husband Wesley, Charlie Bernd, III, Judy Pleasant, husband Tommy. GrandChildren, David Ross Dobbs, Brent Dobbs, wife Michelle, Amanda Dobbs, Erin McGee, fiance James Grunewald and Will McGee. Great Grandchildren, Sophia Dobbs, Merle Dobbs, and David James, sister Beverly B. Hooper, Nephew Kevin Hooper, his 2 dogs Jack & Jackie, and a great many friends & relatives. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, Building & Renovation Fund, 1314 Fair Ave. San Antonio, TX. 78223 in Charlo's name.

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Paul C. Bernd

February 23, 1930 - July 14, 2013