Michael Edward Bernhard

Michael Edward Bernhard, Mick, aka. “El Gringo Loco”, died on the 17th of April at his beach home in Progreso, Yucatan, Mexico. Mick spent his last couple of decades rising at 4:46 AM (ask me how I know), walking and running on the beach, riding countless miles on his motorcycles, and spending time with his family.

He is survived by three (four? five??) motorcycles, his daughters; Dusty (Brad) Spencer and Amber (Josh) Morrow, grandchildren; Hali, Michael, Taitum, Korina, Kolton, Elynn and Emma, and multiple great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings David (Debbie) Bernhard, Christine (Dick) Welsh, Rob (Ann) Bernhard, Tim (Diane) Bernhard and countless friends across North America.

He is preceded in death by his parents Robert and Marjorie Bernhard.

Had he logged them, Mick could have likely set world records for miles traveled on two wheels, including miles spent using only one of the two wheels (“wheelies”).

As evidenced by his approximately 2,400 Facebook friends, well over half of whom considered Mick their *best* friend, Mick never met a stranger. He was one of a kind, and will be sorely missed by all who loved him. A RODAR! (LET’S RIDE!)

Public visitation will be held at Newcomer Funeral Home (3380 Dayton Xenia Rd Beavercreek, Ohio) on Friday May 8, 2026 at 11:00 am with funeral service to follow at 1:00 pm. He will be laid to rest at Woodland Cemetery in Dayton. 

To view a livestream on Mick's service please click here.