Richard H. Berger

Berger, Richard Hans
Loving son of the late, Hans Richard Berger and Johanna Sophie Frida (née Gunther) Berger, entered eternal life on January 5, 2018. Richard was born on February 26, 1928. He grew up in New York City, later he moved to Milwaukee and then to Muskego. He graduated from St. Stephen’s in the Bronx and later attended Chelsea Vocational High School. He served in the army in the Panama Canal Zone. He then moved to Milwaukee where he attended and graduated from Milwaukee School of Engineering. He met his beloved wife in August of 1951, they married on April 19, 1952. He was a faithful employee at AC Spark Plug which later became Delco Electronics in Oak Creek. He faithfully served his Lord with time and talents at Luther Memorial and later at Hales Corners Lutheran Church since 1958; singing in the church choir and later in the Lutheran Radio Choir. He also enjoyed serving as a volunteer for: Aglow International, wrote the Delco Newsletter for retirees and at German Fest in Milwaukee for several years. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Patricia L. Berger and daughters: Marlena Berger (Rod Sidle), Marianne Berger, Nancy (Ralph) Schumacher, Barbara (James) Dailey, granddaughter Amanda Schumacher, grandsons A.J. Dailey and David (Melissa) Schumacher, Steve (Lindsey) Schumacher and Jeff Schumacher. Richard touched the lives of all who met him with his warm smile, great sense of humor and his generous spirit.

A memorial service will be held for him on Saturday, January 13, 1:00 pm at HALES CORNERS LUTHERAN CHURCH, 12300 W. Janesville Rd., Hales Corners. You may greet the family and enjoy some light refreshments following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Hales Corners Lutheran Church, 12300 W. Janesville Rd., Hales Corners, WI 53130. Richard lived by his Christian faith and God blessed him in countless ways throughout his life. He will be greatly missed by both family and friends.

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