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Merwyn Charles "Merv" Berger
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Birth: Mar. 4, 1931
Richardton
Stark County
North Dakota, USA
Death: Nov. 17, 2013
Dawson County
Montana, USA
Merwyn "Merv" C. Berger, age 82, of Glendive, Montana passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2013 at the Glendive Medical Center in Glendive. Vigil Services will be held at 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 in the Chapel of the Silvernale-Silha Funeral Home in Glendive. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, November 21, 2013 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Glendive with Father Francis Schreber officiating. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Thursday, November 21, 2013 at the St. Philips Cemetery in St. Philips, Montana
Merv was born on March 4, 1931, in Richardton, North Dakota to Dominic and Mary (Roshau) Berger. He was raised and educated in Richardton where he attended St. Mary's Elementary School in Richardton and St. Philip's School in Wibaux County, Montana. In his senior year of high school, he enlisted in the United States Army and served in Alaska and California before his honorable discharge from military service in August of 1952.
Merv married Marlys L. Carter on June 18, 1957 and worked as a top regional salesman for Sears and developed his craft as an upholsterer. Three children were born to this union: Debbie, Rick, and Randy. On December 30, 1977, he married Irene M. Berger. As a couple they resided in Sacramento, California before moving to Glendive in 1991.
Merv was well known for his craftsmanship in upholstery for sixty - one years. His artistic talent extended to building birdhouses, which replicated local elevators or school houses, several of which were donated for benefits or given away. He enjoyed making wood and brass farm implements, listening to bluegrass and Johnny Cash, and keeping in touch with friends and family via social media. He was a self-taught painter and was Artist of the Month at the Gallery in Glendive. An avid 13-card rummy player, Merv taught most all of his grandchildren and great - grandchildren how to play, and they especially enjoyed it when they were lucky enough to beat him. His time spent with family was the most precious part of his life.
Merv was preceded in death by his parents, Dominic and Mary Berger; step-father, William Bruski; brothers, John Bruski, Jerome Bruski, Luke Bruski, and Claydeen Berger and sisters, Lenora Muggli and Eleanor Michels.
Merv is survived by his wife, Irene; children, Deborah Loudermilk of Suisun City, California, Richard (Imsuk) Berger of Seaside, California, and Randall (Kerry) Berger of Cheshire, Oregon; step children, Michael (Betty) Berger of San Diego, California; Mary Kay (Brad) Kountz of Brockway, Montana; Clayton (Sherry) Berger of Glasgow, Montana; Deanna Bockness (Tim Rittal) of Terry, Montana; Patti (Mark) Soares of Belgrade, Montana; Greg (Noreen) Berger of Terry, Montana; and Therese (Mark) Iwaniak of Glendive, sixteen grandchildren and eleven great - grandchildren. Merv is also survived by brothers, Victor (Velma) Bruski, Donald (Joan) Berger; sisters, Florence Miske and Diane (Tom) Schmidt, and sister-in-law, Vivian Bruski.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to The Gallery or other entity of choice.
Burial:
Saint Philips Cemetery
Wibaux County
Montana, USA
Created by: High Plains
Record added: Nov 19, 2013
Find A Grave Memorial# 120525667
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1931 - 2013 (82 years)