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Martha H., died on Saturday October 6 at the age of ninety-nine. Carl Berger, her husband of sixty-three years, died in 1998. Mrs. Berger was one of the founders of the Cincinnati Ballet Company. Her extensive training in ballet, music and art gave her a strong personal interest in the Company. She was a member of the Board for many years and was a lifelong supporter. An Indian Hill resident, Mrs. Berger was a member of the Queen City Club, the Camargo Club, and the Society of the Colonial Dames of America. Survivors include four daughters, Martha Bronson of Biddeford Pool, ME, Patricia Lisi of Escondido, CA, Laura Brecht of Borrego Springs, CA, and Amy Berger of Indian Hill; a son, Carl Berger Jr. of Lima, OH; nine grandchildren, and ten great- grandchildren. Her daughter Nancy Groll of Oceanside, CA predeceased her in 2011. Services will be held Friday, October 26 at 10 am at St. Gertrude Church 7630 Shawnee Run Rd., Madeira. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the Cincinnati Ballet Company or Hospice of Cincinnati. Condolences may be expressed GilliganFuneralHomes.com
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Peg Grosser
October 8, 2020
You were another dear friend of my mother's, June Dozier, and I recall a lovely painting you did
of her standing at her easel, likely painting with Carl Zimmerman. So many friends of my parents are gone now and now my generation will be next, if we are lucky to make it this long. You raised a wonderful family and my father and I and Carl had so many lunches in Madeira and the laughter was non-stop.
Such a full life you had and such a legacy you have left. Bless you Martha and your family, Peg Grosser
Nick Abele
October 29, 2012
Amy, so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I remember working in her gardens under her watchful eye. She always had wonderful stories to share. What a blessing for her to have had such a long and fruitful life.
October 25, 2012
Amy, I was so sorry to hear of your family's loss. No matter
what age our loved ones reach, we are never ready to
say "goodbye". Your mother had such a zest and love of life. Such a talented artist too.
What a legacy she leaves behind! all her children and
grandchildren and great grandchildren. You gave her
so much love and care and support. We send our love .
I hope she is now with her love, Carl. peg and ted grosser
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Kim Applegate
October 21, 2012
Amy,
I am so sorry for your loss, and wish I could be with you at this time.Take care my friend, I am sending prayers your way.
Much Love
Anne Castleberry
October 20, 2012
Sending warmest wishes, hugs and positive prayers to you Amy and your family. May the light of love shine peacefully on all.
Fred & Gail Berger
October 17, 2012
To our dear cousins,
We mourn Martha's passing but she lived a full and interesting life. We both learned so much from both Carl and Martha,
We enjoyed trips to conventions together and had fun. I remember one deep sea fishing jaunt that the four of us took off the coast of Bermuda, The boat droppped anchor to fish and the women dropped lunch at the same time. We returned without getting the tackle wet.! Love
Fred & Gail Berger
marymargaret rochford
October 17, 2012
deepest sympathy Amy to you and your family, loved working with Martha on Ballet in the old days
Anne Rittershofer Neumann
October 14, 2012
Our love and condolences to the family,
from Anne Rittershofer
(Mrs. Peter G. Neumann)
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