Venetta ‘Peg’ Garber — PENDING
Robert ‘The Rock’ David Kissell
Robert David Kissell born May 8, 1935 in South Bend, died Jan. 18, 2017.
Robert “The Rock” was preceded in death by his parents Herbert and Genevieve Kissell and his brothers Jack and Jimmy.
He is survived by the love of his life, Bonnie Anne “Whistle for” Kissell, who secured the largest piece of the Rock’s heart for 61 years; his four children and their spouses: David and Susie, Joi and Jim, Mark and Cara, Jill and Jeff. His beloved grandchildren, Heather, Tyler, Kara, Michael, Michele, Robby, Samantha, and Jackie; along with three great grandchildren, Spencer, Emma and Marli. Robert is also survived by two of his four siblings: Joanne Kelley and Herb Kissell.
The Rock was known by his many friends for his smile, laugher, quick wit and his wonderful story telling, which seemed to always invite everyone to join in his zest for living each day as an optimist.
He was recognized as the Optimist Club Man of the Year in 1962 for his inspiration behind the Optimist Club fundraising campaign by selling Christmas Trees, “Buy a Tree, Help a Boy” which was a successful fundraising program for many years.
The lessons he shared with his children included recognizing the endless love that our Lord and Savior bestows upon our souls, the joy of cooking, and the patience to fish for those delicious Tippy blue gills.
Teaching us his true passion and love of the greatest game ever played. The Rock’s entrepreneur spirit started with Warsaw Home Improvement in 1960 and Kustom Koaters in 1968 grew with the wonderful people of Warsaw who joined in to help build and support these companies over the years.
Robert served with distinction for the United States Navy and was a 50+ year member of the Tippecanoe Lake Country Club.
A private memorial service will be held for family. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Legion Post 253, P.O. Box 131 North Webster, IN 46555.
Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. St. Rd 15, Warsaw, IN is in charge of arrangements.
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Joanne Vera Holbrook
Joanne Vera Holbrook, 86, Warsaw, died in the early hours of Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017, in Kosciusko Community Hospital.
Born on Sept. 24, 1930, she was born to Dale Babcock and Vera Cartwright in Warsaw. It was here, in Warsaw, where she would spend most of her adult life and where she would marry Richard Holbrook, Sr.
Joanne was a loving mother and grandmother who treasured her family and the Lord. Described as an incredibly caring woman, she also enjoyed painting in her free time.
Those who survive include her son, Doug Holbrook; 11 grandchildren: Richard (Stefanie) Holbrook, Mark (Stacy) Holbrook, Angie (Rusty) Cassell, Tina (Brian) Gilstrap, Shelly (Tracy) Blocher and Josh (Heather) Holbrook. She is also survived by 13 great grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren.
Those preceding Joanne in passing include her husband, Richard Holbrook, Sr.; two sons, Steven Holbrook and Daniel Holbrook; great grandson, Daniel Holbrook; sister, Wanda Brown; brother, Jim Babcock and her parents.
Friends may gather with the family to celebrate Joanne’s life at New Life Christian Church and World Outreach, 744 S 325 E, Warsaw, IN 46582, at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22. New Life’s Pastor John Lowe will officiate. Burial will be held at Warsaw’s Oakwood Cemetery at a later date.
Titus Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Jean Hopkins — PENDING
Beth Ann Gill
Beth Ann Gill, 55, Warsaw, passed away at 3:02 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017 in Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. She was born March 3, 1961 in Plymouth and was the daughter of Mike and Sue (Lemert) Gill.
She was a lifetime Warsaw resident and retired from Marsh Supermarket, Warsaw after serving in the Bakery Department as a Cake Decorator. She attended St. Anne’s Episcopal Church.
Survivors include her daughter, Kristina Blue; grandchildren: Brysten and Airreona Blue; sisters: Jana Nichols-Gill, Amy Thompson; and a brother, Jim (spouse Teri) Gill, all of Warsaw. She was preceded by her parents.
Visitation hours are scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Jan. 24 in St Anne’s Episcopal Church, Warsaw. A Funeral Mass will be conducted at noon Tuesday with Rev. Corrine Hodges officiating. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.
Arrangements are entrusted to McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.
Memorial contributions may be mad to Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County 3489 E. 100 S. Pierceton, IN 46562
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Shirley Swartz
Shirley Swartz, 81, Warsaw, passed away at 10:53 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017 in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.
On March 6, 1935, she was born in Warsaw, to John and Lillian (Heisler) Pifer.
She was united in marriage to John R. Swartz on June 30, 1966 in Warsaw. He preceded her in death Feb. 20, 1997.
A lifetime resident of Warsaw, Shirley was a graduate of Warsaw High School, Class of 1953. She worked for Warsaw Community High School as the cafeteria manager and food service. She retired in 2011. She was a member of Walnut Creek United Methodist Church, Warsaw where she was also on the church board. Shirley was a very sociable person and was active with the Salvation Army, volunteered at the police academy and was on the board at Wagon Wheel Theater, Warsaw.
Shirley is survived by two daughters: Tara (and spouse Jason) Strickler, Warsaw; and Erika (and spouse Greg) Hollar, Warsaw; five grandchildren, Blake, Chandler and Taylor Strickler and Levi and Zoey Hollar; her sister, Helen Petro, Asheville, N.C.; her brother, Robert Pifer, Nappanee; and several nephews and nieces. Shirley was also preceded in death by her parents.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 23 in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw with Chaplain Forrest Tabor officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.
Visitation hours will be from 1–5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22, in the funeral chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Salvation Army. 501 East Arthur Street, Warsaw, Indiana 46580.
Virginia Hughes
Virginia Hughes, 83, Warsaw, passed away at 4:04 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017, in her residence.
On Dec. 4, 1933, she was born in Columbia City, to James L. and Zella (Betzner) Wolfe. She was united in marriage to Jerry Hughes on Dec. 10, 1977, who preceded her in death Aug. 23, 2007.
Moving to Warsaw in 1977, Virginia worked as a floor inspector for Dana Weatherhead, retiring in 1992. Virginia was also a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Warsaw.
Virginia is survived by her son, Jeffery Wayne Hughes, Warsaw; her brother, William Wolfe, Barbourville, Ky.; sister-in-law, Lois Wolfe, Columbia City; three grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. She is also survived by numerous nephews and nieces.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Jane Fuller and two brothers, James E. Wolfe Jr. and Ronald Wolfe.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24 in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw with Pastor Mike Mueller of Redeemer Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.
Visitation hours will be from 10–11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24 in the funeral chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1720 East Center Street, Warsaw, IN 46580.
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Paul Mike Berger — PENDING
Paul Mike Berger, 69, Warsaw, passed away at 8:50 a.m. Friday, Jan. 20, 2017 in his residence.
Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.
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Vanetta A. ‘Peg’ Garber — UPDATED
Vanetta A. “Peg” Garber, 90, Warsaw, passed away at 4 a.m. Jan. 19, 2017, at Millers Merry Manor in Warsaw.
She was born Nov. 19, 1926 in Norcatur, Kan. to Erhard and Eulalah (Chappel) Rydquist.
She graduated from Warsaw High School in the Class of 1944. On Sept. 14, 1947 she was united in marriage to Albert C. “Gabby” Garber who preceded her in death on March 8, 2009.
She was a teller for Lake City Bank for 40 years and had also worked for Kline’s Department store and Skelgas. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her son, Jon (and companion Jane Eaton) Garber of Claypool; three daughters: Lana Garber of Wabash; Janet Bilyew of North Manchester; and Sue (and spouse Mike) Sands of Fort Wayne. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Brittany (and spouse Robbie) Olive, Amber (and spouse Mike) Feltner, and Lance Sands; along with five great grandchildren. She is further survived by her sister, Treva Mann.
She was preceded in death by her husband and two grandsons, Jason and Brock Bilyew and a great grandson, McKale Olive.
A funeral service will take place at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel in Warsaw officiated by Pastor Mark Need. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel.
Memorial contributions can made be made to First United Methodist Church, 179 S. Indiana Street, Warsaw, IN 46580.
Samuel W. Israel — PENDING
Leslie David Bullers
Leslie David Bullers, 67, Warsaw, passed away at 10:26 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, 2017 in his residence.
He was born Dec. 10, 1949 in Warsaw to Jack and Mary (Boyer) Bullers.
A lifetime Warsaw, resident he was employed by Cardinal Services of Warsaw. David was an avid Chicago Cubs and Bears Fan and was a friend to all those he met.
Survivors include sisters: Vicki S. Miller of Fort Pierce, Fla.; and Toni M. Shafer of Greenfield; an aunt, Jeannie Boyer of Warsaw; caregivers: Robert Green, Tom and Laura Reese and Evan, Lilly and Devan Reese, all of Warsaw; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded by his parents, uncle, Richard “Dick” Boyer and aunt, Esther Prater.
Visitation hours are scheduled from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25 in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 26 at the Funeral Chapel with calling one hour prior to the service. Chaplain Bob Jarboe will officiate the services. Interment will be private in Oakwood Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Home Health Care/Hospice of Kosciusko County 1515 Provident Dr. Warsaw, IN 46580
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Paul M. Berger
Paul M. Berger, 69, Warsaw, passed away at 8:50 a.m. Friday, Jan. 20, 2017 in his residence.
On Nov. 12, 1947, he was born in Warsaw to Paul and Mary Adelaine (Sponseller) Berger. He was united in marriage to Linda Burnett on Dec. 21, 1979 in Warsaw, who survives.
A lifetime resident of Warsaw, Mike graduated from Triton High School, Bourbon. He served our country honorably in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Conflict from 1967 – 1969. Mike worked for Birko Corp. for twenty years, and then worked in maintenance for Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake for eight years, retiring in 2013.
Mike was of the Protestant faith and was a member of the Moose Lodge, Warsaw. He loved cats and he will be sadly missed by his cat, Buddy.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Berger, Warsaw; three children: Tim (and spouse Molly) Berger, Bourbon; Tracy Berger and her spouse Bill Melleville, Warsaw; and Joshua Berger and his companion Rachel Cox, Silver Lake; one sister, Carol Butgereit, Plymouth; and four grandchildren, Megan Berger, Bourbon; Sam Melville, Warsaw; Jake Melville, Warsaw; and Robby Emkow, Tippecanoe.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Robert Berger and his grandson, Jacob Berger.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Burial will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions in Mike’s memory may be made to Paul M. Berger Memorial Fund, C/o McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, 2290 Provident Court, Warsaw, IN 46580.
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Clara L. Shinn
Clara L. Shinn passed away Jan. 12, 2017, at the age of 98, in Indianapolis, with many of her family members at her bedside during her last week of life.
Clara was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. on April 24, 1918; graduated from Lindbloom High School in Chicago; and, married husband, Bob, in Hindsdale, Ill. on April 3, 1943.
While Clara held various retail sales positions throughout her lifetime (F.W. Woolworth; Sears; Pries; Casual Corner; Goff Food Stores and Robinson’s Grocery to name a few), her main “profession” in life was as wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother to her family.
She was an excellent seamstress, gardener and crafter, with an unbridled passion – even up to the age of 93 while she was living in her assisted living apartment at the Marquette – for bowling; sometimes league bowling as many as three times per week. She remained in her own home until the age of 92, when she moved to the Marquette in East Lansing, with her final move in 2014 to an assisted living apartment at Rosegate Commons in Indianapolis.
Clara was a life member of the LaGrange Order of the Eastern Star and belonged to the Haslett Community Church in Haslett, Michigan.
Clara was raised the only daughter of Jesse Vernon and Emily Dora Miller and was preceded in death by her infant sister, Alice, her toddler sister, Wilodean, and her husband John Robert (Bob/”J.R.”) Shinn in 1999, her granddaughter, Lisa Marie DeNike in 1995 and her daughter-in-law, Jackie Shinn in 2011.
She is survived by her five children: Sandra K. (Ron) Nakasone of Indiana; Pamela G. Shinn of Colorado; Dennis K. (Patti Delling) Shinn of Michigan; Richard A. Shinn of Massachusetts; and Jacqueline A. (Jim) Bourland of Michigan/Florida. Also surviving are ten grandchildren Rebecca (Bill) Mathes and Ashley Nakasone of Indiana; Jennifer Shinn, Ryan Shinn and Jeremy Shinn of Colorado; and Lynn (Jessica) Kase, Tiffany Kase, Christy Kase, Stephanie Reynolds and Lindsay (Daniel Thurman) Shinn of Michigan. Also surviving are eleven great grandchildren, Emma & Colin Reynolds, Zowie Beha, Eann Spotts, Christopher Reardon and Robert Kase of Michigan, Jordan Nakasone and Madison, Iokina and Ameron Hoovler and Mariah Hernandez of Indiana.
The family wishes to extend a special “thank you” to Clara’s “Bowling Buddies” who loved and supported Clara for many years, providing her with many wonderful bowling memories and friendships which she treasured throughout her lifetime. The family also wishes to thank the outstanding doctors and staff at Community Hospital South for the loving and compassionate care they provided not only to Clara but to her family during her last week which was spent in the hospital.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Jan. 28, at the McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, 2290 Provident Court, Warsaw with viewing at 10 a.m. and services at 11 a.m., with internment immediately following at the Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. Pastor Denny Bollenbacher will be officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Clara’s name to your local food bank or Meals On Wheels organization.
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Paula Marie Fitzpatrick — PENDING
Paula Marie Fitzpatrick, 39, Warsaw, passed away in her residence on Monday January 23, 2017 at 10:28 a.m.
Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.
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Robert L. ‘Bob’ Westerhof
Robert L. “Bob” Westerhof, Warsaw, passed away at 11:29 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home of Fort Wayne at the age of 74.
He was born on July 6, 1942 in Morrison, Ill. to Theodore Westerhof and Annette (Rozema) Westerhof. On Nov. 22, 1970 in Vietnam he was married to Luyen Thi Vu, who survives in Warsaw.
Bob was a 1965 graduate of Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Mich., receiving his Bachelor’s degree and also one year of seminary. He served active duty in the U.S. Army as a logistics specialist and as an assistant to the chaplain in Vietnam from 1966-1968. Following his honorable discharge he worked as a missionary English teacher. In 1973 he began his 31 year career as an employment counselor with Indiana State Employment Services, until his retirement in 2004.
Bob was a resident of Kosciusko County for the past 44 years where he was a strong supporter of many local area churches. He was an avid reader and loved to sing, most of all he loved his family, especially his grandchildren.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 46 years: Luyen Thi Westerhof, Warsaw; three sons: Tom (wife Nicole) Westerhof, Warsaw; Ted (wife Lauri) Westerhof, Warsaw; Timothy (wife Shelley) Westerhof, Indianapolis; and four grandchildren: Gemma, Dax, Harper and Hayes. He also leaves behind two sisters: Marian Dykema, Morrison, Ill.; Lois (husband Leo) Gelwicks, Mount Carroll, Ill.; sister-in-law: Luann Keizer, Holland, Mich.; and his brother-in-law: Cy Brock, Roscoe, Ill. He was preceded in death by his parents, step-father, Ralph Keizer, brother, Ralph Keizer, sister, Jane Brock, and his brother-in-law, Dale Dykema.
A memorial service celebrating Bob’s life will be conducted at noon Saturday, Jan. 28 at Warsaw Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 210 S. High Street, Warsaw and officiated by Dr. Erik Ohman. Military rites conducted by the American Legion Post 49 and the V.F.W. #1129 both of Warsaw will follow the memorial service. Burial will take place at a later date at Oakwood Cemetery of Warsaw.
Arrangements were entrusted to Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw, Indiana.
Memorial donations in Bob’s memory may be directed to Warsaw Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 210 S. High Street, Warsaw, IN 46580 and would be appreciated by his family.
Online condolences may be sent through the funeral home’s Web Site atwww.redpathfruthfuneralhome.com
Samuel Walter ‘Sam’ Israel
Samuel Walter “Sam” Israel, 51, Warsaw, passed away Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017 at his home.
He was born Jan. 27, 1965 in Linwood, Calif. to Billy Gene and R. Leigh (Price) Israel.
He graduated from high school in Orange County, Calif., College of the Desert in Palm Desert, Calif., and California State in San Bernardino, Calif. He worked in sales and management for the family construction business in California for many years. He grew up and lived in California most of his life until moving to the Warsaw area four months ago from Akron.
He is survived by his mother and step-father, Leigh and Robert Dalton, Dana Point, Calif.; sister, Dr. Valerie Israel, Arizona; brother, John (Jill) Israel, Anaheim Hills, Calif.; half brother, Michael Israel, Warsaw; uncle, Richard Israel, Elwood, Ill.; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father and sister Debra Kinney.
Cremation will take place at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. St. Rd 15, Warsaw, IN. No public services will be held. Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster, IN is in charge of arrangements.
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Paula Marie Fitzpatrick
Paula Marie Fitzpatrick, 39, Warsaw, passed away in her residence at 10:28 a.m. Monday, Jan. 23, 2017.
She was born on March 7, 1977 in Warsaw to Paul Wayne Fitzpatrick and Joan (Heeter) Evans. She was a lifetime resident of Warsaw.
Paula worked at Pak-A-Sak, R.R. Donnelley and Sons and the Village Pantry.
Paula enjoyed karaoke, being with family and friends
She is survived by her sons: Ezekiel and Zarre Fitzpatrick of Warsaw; and her mother Joan Evans, Warsaw; two brothers, Will Fitzpatrick Warsaw and Travis Fitzpatrick, Kentucky. One sister Loretta Carpenter (Shawn), Warsaw. Six nieces and nephews; and six great nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by a daughter, father, sister and grandparents.
A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw with Pastor William Whitaker officiating.
Visitation will also be held from 1-3 p.m. Thursday at the funeral chapel. Interment will take place at a later date.
The family is requesting that the memorial contributions be made to the Paula Fitzpatrick funeral fund c/o McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, 2290 Provident Ct., Warsaw, IN 46580.
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Sherri Lynn Noah
Sherri Lynn Noah, 52, Warsaw, passed away at 2:36 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23, 2017 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.
She was born March 3, 1964 to Billie G. Noah and Shirley K. Stanley in Gary.
Sherri worked at the Cardinal Center, Warsaw. She loved celebration, especially her birthday, Special Olympics and going to the VFW to listen to music and dance.
She is survived by Rhonda and Rex Rife of Pierceton. She is preceded in death by her parents.
A visitation will be held from 2-5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.
A graveside service will be held at a later date in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.
Memorial contributions may be made to Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County, P.O. Box 1906, Warsaw, Indiana 46581-1906.
Deanne Rochelle Landes
Deanne Rochelle Landes, 28, passed away Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017, after a long battle with brain cancer and the side effects of chemo and radiation.
She was born in Warsaw, Jan. 16, 1989. Deanne attended IU and graduated with a Bachelor’s in Journalism. She worked at the radio station, Star 88.3, for about a year, really enjoyed working there and with all of her colleagues. She had dreams of being a missionary, enjoyed volunteering with her mom and brothers at Dare to Dream Youth Ranch.
Dee loved the Lord and truly enjoyed her time at the Christian radio station. Music ran through her and inspired her. She was a graduate of Warsaw High School in 2007. She was active in school, was on the soccer and track teams at WCHS. She was at home on the Warsaw lakes, enjoyed water skiing, wake boarding, snow skiing and many other athletic endeavors. She also enjoyed her family in Iowa, boating on the Mississippi River and frolicking on her grandparents’ farm in Iowa.
Deanne is survived by her mother, Vinette Cornell (step-father Brian Cornell), of Fort Wayne; and her father Mark Landes (step-mother Ana Sarcia) of Warsaw. She also was survived by her older sister Amanda (Landes) Gaiziunas (brother in law Ramy Gaiziunas), her two brothers, Seth and Bryce Cornell. She is also survived by her grandparents, Donald and Doris Landes and Bruce and Sue Martin, all of Burlington, Iowa. She was also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and loved ones; all whom will miss her dearly.
Two memorial services are being held, the first at 1 p.m., Feb. 5 in Danville Community Center, Danville, Iowa and the second at 1 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Pointe Church in Fort Wayne.
Arrangement by D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home in Fort Wayne.
Paul M. Berger — UPDATED
Paul M. Berger, 69, Warsaw, passed away at 8:50 a.m. Friday, Jan. 20, 2017 in his residence.
On Nov. 12, 1947, he was born in Warsaw to Paul and Mary Adelaine (Sponseller) Berger. He was united in marriage to Linda Burnett on Dec. 21, 1979 in Warsaw, who survives.
A lifetime resident of Warsaw, Mike graduated from Triton High School, Bourbon. He served our country honorably in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Conflict from 1967 – 1969. Mike worked for Birko Corp. for twenty years, and then worked in maintenance for Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake for eight years, retiring in 2013.
Mike was of the Protestant faith and was a member of the Moose Lodge, Warsaw. He loved cats and he will be sadly missed by his cat, Buddy.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Berger, Warsaw; three children: Tim (and spouse Molly) Berger, Bourbon; Tracy Berger and her spouse Bill Melleville, Warsaw; and Joshua Berger and his companion Rachel Cox, Silver Lake; one sister, Carol Butgereit, Plymouth; and four grandchildren, Megan Berger, Bourbon; Sam Melville, Warsaw; Jake Melville, Warsaw; and Robby Emkow, Tippecanoe.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Robert Berger and his grandson, Jacob Berger.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, in Warsaw Baptist Church, 2005 Fisher Avenue, Warsaw, IN 46580 with Reverend Joshua Goepfrich officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the American Legion Post #49 and VFW Post #1126, Warsaw. Burial will be at a later date.
Visitation hours will be from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4 in the Church.
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