Garry Michael Berger
Garry Michael Berger, 59, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016 in La Crosse, surrounded by his children in prayer and worship.
He was born Thursday, June 21, 1957 to Charles and Mary (Richter) Berger in St. Charles, Ill.
He leaves behind his daughter Serenity (Matthew) Vanderschoot of Lebanon, Tenn.; son Isaiah (Myrna) Berger of Lehi, Utah; son Emmanuel (Christina) Berger of Aurora Ill., and daughter Autumn (Allen) Gilchrist of Sugar Grove Ill.; his mother Mary; grandchildren Elianah, Elijah, Isaiah Sam, Nehemiah, Sònyah, Abram, Austin, Ezekiel, Eden, Jason, Thaddeus, and Tabitha; four brothers William Berger, Ronald Picco, James Berger, and Timothy Berger; two sisters Darlene Berger and Debra Berger; as well as numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father Charles Berger and his sister Diane Olson.
Garry loved to worship the Lord, play guitar, shoot the bow, go fishing, roller skate, enjoy a “most excellent” meal, and spend time with his children and grand-children. Garry was a skilled carpenter who made many beautiful pieces of furniture. Through his life he was proud to work at Judson College in Elgin, Ill., Cabela’s in Prairie du Chien, and as owner of Master’s Restoration.
A celebration of his life will occur on Friday, Sept. 30, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. at Ginger Creek Church in Aurora, Ill.
Online condolences can be left on Garry M Berger’s memorial tribute at www.yourtribute.com. Memorial donations can be made in care of Serenity (Berger) Vanderschoot, 1305 Martha Leeville Road, Lebanon, TN 37090.