Longtime Cottage Grove resident
Age 50 died unexpectedly on November 11, 2013.
Gary Michael Berger was born June 26, 1963 in Hastings the son of Clarence & Irma (Nelson) Berger. He was raised in Cottage Grove and graduated from Park High School in 1982. Gary graduated from Mankato State University in 1987. He was a dedicated employee of Delta Airlines for 24 years. Gary enjoyed golfing, vegetable gardening (especially pumpkins), and watching car racing
He was the beloved son of Irma; beloved partner of Jeanne Paschen; her son David Johnson; brother of Chuck (Fay), Donna (Greg) Fern, Diane Bakken (Clint), Scott (Sandy), Debbie (Michael) Adair; beloved nieces & nephews Bruce Jr. David, Zachary, Erica, Josh, Stephanie, Weston, Anthony, Alec, Anna, Ashton, Michelle (Peder), Nicole, cousins, other family; & his extended Delta family.
Gary was preceded in death by his father Clarence.
Visitation 4-8 PM Thursday (Nov. 14) at church. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Friday (Nov. 15) at St. THOMAS AQUINAS Catholic Church, 920 Holley, St. Paul Park. Interment Newport Cemetery.
Visitation
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church
920 Holley Avenue
St. Paul Park, MN 55071
Thursday, November 14, 2013
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Service
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church
920 Holley Avenue
St. Paul Park, MN 55071
Friday, November 15, 2013
10:00 AM
Cemetery
Newport Cemetery
Newport
Newport , MN 55055
Friday, November 15, 2013
12:15 PM