Adrian, Michigan
Age 71
Jeff Berry was one of the great storytellers. He had about two dozen stories in heavy rotation: about growing up in New Hampshire in the 1950s, about his adventures as a radical activist and folk musician in the '60s and '70s, about carpentry and the odd jobs that kept him afloat during those...
Read MoreNot sure how I missed this. I saw there is a Poe inspired restaurant in MI. I wanted to share it with him. He really was the best. I still tell students at AC that he was THE BEST! Gone, but never forgotten.
Hope Carter
June 06, 2025 | School
Dear Jeff Berry. I'm so sad to hear of your leaving us. I was going to call you to see if we might meet for lunch when I next went to Adrian, and upon googling your name, came upon this awful news. I appreciated having you as an English instructor at Adrian College. Your friendliness and support have stayed with me ever since those days long ago. My deepest condolences to Cindy and all your family and friends who are left behind to grieve your passing. God bless your rest in peace.
Jim Misseldine
October 09, 2021 | School
His English class was one of my favorite experiences at Adrian College. RIP Dr. Berry.
Dave Rains
October 12, 2020 | Student
I always enjoyed his classes at AC. Beautiful soul. May he rest in peace.
Linda M Roney
October 09, 2020 | Student
