Gerald-Berner-Obituary

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Gerald R. "Gary" Berner

New Lenox, Illinois

Mar 27, 1947 – May 27, 2017 (Age 70)

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BORN
March 27, 1947
DIED
May 27, 2017
AGE
70
LOCATION
New Lenox, Illinois

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Kurtz Memorial Chapel - New Lenox Obituary

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...

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

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

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

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

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...

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.

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

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

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