MARTHA BERKLE

BERKLE, Martha Henley, 82, of Richmond, died Monday, November 23, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Kahl I. "Charles" Berkle Jr.; and sisters, Charlotte Oberg and Bertha DiServio. She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, June and Billy Swift; her children, Kahl "Joe" Berkle III, Kenny (Darlene) Berkle, Susan Dunevant, Linda McCaffrey, and Barbara (Jerry) Dickson; nine grand-children, and eight great-grandchildren. She was a graduate of Goochland Co. High School, where she was salutatorian of her senior class, and a graduate of Westhampton College with a degree in mathematics. A teacher by vocation, she was noted for her extreme intelligence, quick wit and incredible sense of humor. She was an avid reader who also enjoyed crossword puzzles, country music, good food, and spending time with her family. She was the matriarch of her extended family whose lifelong love, guidance, and sage advice will be irreplaceably missed. The family will receive friends on Friday, November 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 West Broad Street, with services in their chapel on Saturday, November 28, at 2 p.m. Interment to follow at Westhampton Memorial Park.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.