Forrest Patrick Bernelle

Forrest Patrick Bernelle, 63, concluded his earthly adventure June 19, 2017, in his hometown of Houston, Texas.  Forrest was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Eugene Bernelle and his sister, Denise Margaret Bernelle.

He is survived by his wife, Catherine Bernelle, his mother, Madelen Price, daughters and sons-in-law Lauren and Matt Wells and Jessica and Joe Hanus, stepsons Steven Norton and Daniel Norton, brothers Mike Bernelle and his wife Robin and Brian Bernelle and his wife Paula and sister Janet Barber and her husband Russell and grandchildren Dylan, Ryan, Destin, Elijah, Noah and Avery, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins, including a special cousin, Cathy Schlottman.  He will be especially missed by his Labradoodle, Blanco.

After graduating from Aldine High School, Forrest began a career in the oil-field equipment manufacturing world.  Starting as a machinist for Drillco, he moved to Moncreif Lenoir and then began a twenty year career at Schlumberger Well Services. He moved to a house next door to Schlumberger on Jean Street and would hop the fence in his back yard to go to work each day.  Forrest took an early retirement from Schlumberger to try an entrepreneurial endeavor in Burnet, Texas owning and managing the Silver Creek One Stop.

Also while living in Burnet, he was an active member of the Silver Creek Volunteer Fire Department. After a time, he returned to Houston and began another stint in the oilfield industry at Baker Hughes.   

Forrest loved antique tractors, was an avid gun enthusiast and enjoyed collecting unique firearms.  He also enjoyed working with his hands, creating and fixing things for family and friends.  His knowledge was endless as he helped everyone around him.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Also, a mass will be held in his memory at 8:15 a.m. on July 28, 2017, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Houston, Texas.