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Funeral: 11 a.m. Friday, June 17, 2016 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 10-11 a.m. Friday, June 17, 2016 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Interment: Elmwood Cemetery
Donald Lee Berger, age 77, of Effingham, Illinois, formerly of Flora, passed away Tuesday morning, June 14, 2016, at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham.
Don was born July 3, 1938 in Noble, the son of Edward and Jessie (Jenner) Berger. He was united in marriage to Carolyn M. Pearce on April 3, 1965 at Harmony United Methodist Church in Flora and together they celebrated 51 wedding anniversaries.
Don worked at AMF/Roadmaster in Olney for many years. He enjoyed attending Golden Circle in Effingham and Flora, was an avid Cubs fan, and enjoyed playing and watching sports, including baseball, basketball, softball, and bowling.
Don is survived by his wife: Carolyn Berger of Effingham; children: Harvey Berger, Pamela Stein of Evansville, IN, Jerry Berger of Effingham, and Kelly (Daphne) Berger of Los Altos, CA; 5 grandchildren: Tamara, Brett, Ethan, Lucas, and Megan; 7 siblings: Mary Lou (the late Steve) Murry of Olney, Glen (Jeri) Berger of Olney, Dale (Evelyn) Berger of Olney, Clarence (the late Pat) Berger of Noble, Wayne (Judy) Berger of Olney, Ruth (the late Harold) Troyer of Olney, and Carolyn (Loren) Gallion of Noble; mother-in-law: Aliene (the late Harold) Pearce of Flora; along with numerous nieces, nephews, and in-laws. He was preceded in death by his parents, a grandson: Brock, son-in-law: Mark Stein, a brother: Lloyd Berger, and a sister: Kathryn Marks.
A funeral service for Don Berger will be 11 a.m. Friday, June 17, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, with visitation one hour prior, from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday. Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora. Memorial donations are suggested to Shriners Hospitals for Children and will be accepted at the funeral home.
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To all the family, we are so terribly sorry to hear the news of Don's death. Don and Carolyn were such wonderful neighbors, living next door to us for many years. Our hearts go out to all of you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss, Don was a terrific man and I always enjoyed talking with him.
Thoughts and prays are with you at this time of sorrow.
I am sorry for your families loss. He was always such a kind man
I am sorry for your families loss. He was always such a kind man
So sorry for your loss.
Carolyn & Family sorry for your loss the passing of Don Berger. Prayers for you and yourFamily to get thru this.
Carolyn and Family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Don was one of the friendliest and outgoing people ever. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time.
Carolyn and Family: Our condolences to you for your loss. Don was a friendly guy. Our prayers are with you all.
So very sorry for your loss.. He will be missed always had a smile.. God bless you all..
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Berger family. Heaven has got another great man today, I enjoyed hanging with Don when I was in high school, he loved his Cubs. Carolyn, Jerry, and Kelly my heart hurts for you tonight. Praying for Comfort in this time.
Carolyn, I was really sorry to hear the news of Don's passing. Even though you all have lived in Effingham a while, I still remember seeing Don riding his bike all those years when you all lived here, always with a smile and a wave of the hand as your paths crossed. Not many of our "Southenders" left...:( My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your loss. Don was always welcoming and a memorable part of my childhood growing up. His love of sports and competitive fire was impressive and I always remember how he worked with Jerry and Kelly on their skills of the game. Don will be missed and was a good man. God Bless!
Sorry for your loss. Don was outgoing, and always ready to talk baseball and his family, who he loved.
Carolyn and Family: My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. May God watch over and comfort you in the days ahead.
Carolyn, I feel so sorry and sad to hear the bad news. Please accept my deepest condolences to you and all your family .
Carolyn and family, We are so sorry for your loss. May GOD give you all peace and comfort during this trying time. GOD took another angel. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Good days at AMF/Roadmaster.
I always remember your dad and mom riding their bikes in Flora. Sweet people. Prayers for everyone during this time and that you will feel God's warm embrace during this time and always.
Carolyn so sorry for your loss.
Sorry to hear about Don. Enjoyed working with him over at AMF for about 9 years. Car pooling, etc. He always had such a happy outlook on life.
Carolyn,Jerry and Kelly you are in my thoughts and prayers. I was blessed to know Don and loved talking Cubbies baseball with him. He was such a kind man.
Carolyn, Jerry and Kelly, We are so sorry for your loss. We remember Don for the strong support he always gave you boys in all of your activities at school. God bless you as you cope with this great loss.
My mother and I are very sorry to hear of Don's passing. Our prayers are with you.
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