Bernard F. Browning, 87, born November 20, 1924 to Elmer and Anna Browning. Bernard passed away February 28 surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife, Claire; son Donald; stepchildren Steve, Dave and Mark Benninger as well as Dave, John and Eve Minton; brother Carl; sisters, Sally Hilton and Ruby Harris; 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by wives Marguerite and Dorothy; son, Nicholas and stepsons, Jim and Steve Minton. Bernard retired from Allisons plant #5 and was also a decorated U.S. Army combat veteran of the Solomons and Phillipines Campaign during WWII. Visitation will be TODAY, Thursday, March 1 from 5pm-7pm at Stevens Mortuary and Family Center, 5520 W. 10th St. Indpls. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, March 2 at 10am in St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. Contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans (D.A.V.) www.stevensmortuary.net