Gerald R. "Gary" Berner

Gerald R. "Gary" Berner obituary, New Lenox, IL

Gerald R. "Gary" Berner

Gerald Berner Obituary

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Gerald "Gary" Roland Berner 70, of New Lenox, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2017, surrounded with love, by his family. Cherished husband of Karen (nee Hoppe); adoring father of Indalia (Brian Hemstock) and Marbeya Berner; dear brother of Leslie (the late Joe) Zubcic; friend and brother-in-law of Tom Von Hoppe; devoted godfather to Liane (Jim) Birk and Matthew (Michelle) Zubcic; fond uncle to Joshua(Michelle) and Nathan Zubcic, Shenan Hoppe-Ludwig(Mike Pawlarczyk), Jennifer Grzelak, Joe Grzelak, and Douglas (Dolly) Von Hoppe; forever friend to Judy Ludwig(Chuck Schull), Frank(Gini) Knittle, and many more; treasured cousin and great uncle. A triple cancer fighter (prostate, multiple myeloma, skin), Gary faced his battle with strength and a quick wit. He never forgot to enjoy life, and would often be found in his garden, golfing with friends, spending time with family at Woodsmoke Ranch in Seneca, Il, or relishing good times in Florida and Door County. Gary was born in Chicago to the late Roland and Eleanore (nee Maes) Berner and raised in Tinley Park, Il on the beloved family farm. Gary was a retired Professional Civil Engineer with H.O.H., in which he was employed for 43 years. He was an alumni of St. Joseph's College, where he majored in mathematics and physics, and The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He was a current Commissioner with The Village of New Lenox Plan Commission. The family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel 102 E. Francis Rd, New Lenox on Friday, June 2, 2017 from 3pm – 8pm. Funeral Service Saturday, June 3, 2017 with prayers in the funeral home at 9:30am then to St. Jude Catholic Church, New Lenox for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am. Interment Maplewood Cemetery, New Lenox.

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June 10, 2017

Ted Bell posted to the memorial.

June 7, 2017

Dietrich Freigang posted to the memorial.

June 2, 2017

Sandra & Randy Harris posted to the memorial.

Ted Bell

June 10, 2017

He was a great man, husband, father and friend. I will miss him and his smile.

Dietrich Freigang

June 7, 2017

Gary will always be remembered as a trusted colleague, meticulous civil engineer, and supportive friend over many years of sharing professional challenges.

Sandra & Randy Harris

June 2, 2017

Gary always lit up the room, what a beautiful soul. He will not be forgotten.

Mary Meyer

May 31, 2017

My prayers are with you and your loved ones. Words do not come easy during this time for you and yours. Gary always had a smile for everyone....was very glad that I met you and Gary at the St. George reunion.
Love
Mary Meyer

Ed Kotapish

May 30, 2017

We met playing golf but a wonderful friendship quickly blossomed. There was a sharing of Bears season tickets at which I'll always remember Gary's fake radio which he'd smuggle in to toast our beloved Bears. I was honored when Gary agreed to be a groomsman at our wedding. Then he introduced us to his wonderful family and we got together for an occasional dinner which was always a fun time. Gary just had a way of making everyone happy. But a golfing memory that is haunting me right now is hearing Gary sing an old Roy Rodgers song "happy trails to you until we meet again" as we walked down the 18th fairway at the old Timber Trails golf course.
God bless you Gary and the entire Berner family!

Marilyn Goodwill (DeValk)

May 30, 2017

Leslie, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Keeping you in thought and prayer for God's comfort today and all the days to follow. God bless.

Wayne Buczkowski

May 30, 2017

My deepest condolences to Karen, Indalia and Marbeya on the loss of your husband and father. As you know we are long time lunch buddies, golf buddies and of course work buddies and just all around great friends. I will never forget any and all the good times and will cherish him always.

Love Wayne

Barbara Blattner Akst

May 30, 2017

Gary was like an older brother to me. I have wonderful memories of growing up with him and all the crazy stunts he pulled both with and on me! Seems like I lived at the farm with Gary a number of summers. I will never forget those times.

Hugs to the family,
Cousin Barbara

Frank Knittle

May 30, 2017

Karen, Indalia, Marbeya,
We are so sorry for your loss. Gary was the BEST!!! Not such a good fisherman but a TREMENDOUS Engineer, & Friend. We (Gini) and I will miss Gary. Are thoughts and prayer are with you.
Gini & Frank Knittle

Ellen Hemstock

May 30, 2017

Tom and I are so glad that we had a chance to meet Gary. What a wonderful man! We are so sorry for your loss. I hope that you are comforted this week by family and friends. Sincerely, Ellen & Tom

JoAnne Walker

May 29, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you can find some comfort in knowing that he is no longer in pain and that you will see him again someday. My deepest sympathy for your family.

Joanne Robertson

May 29, 2017

Karen, sending love & prayers. I am so happy that we all re-connected. You are a very special lady & I am happy to have met you. God Bless.

John Dramisino

May 29, 2017

Rest in Pease Gary. A great engineer and even better man. I'll miss you.

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