Jerald Berve

I remember first seeing Jerry in action as the manager of Sherwin Williams on Grand Ave. long before even knowing anyone in the Berve family. This was around 1972 or 73, I was in there buying some paint when this whirlwind of a man came from the back end with two paint cans in his hands. Setting them on the counter he cheerfully greeted some customers while giving mixing instructions to one of his employees and then diplomatically directing one of his other employees to another chore. He...